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We investigate materials where strong coupling between electrons leads to novel types of ordering processes of its spins and charges. Our scope is to study the fundamental physics of these materials with a focus on basic research, yet including the perspective on their technological relevance. Our experimental core technology is nonlinear optical spectroscopy with pulsed lasers. In addition we apply atomic force microscopy, THz spectroscopy and standard magnetic and dielectric characterization methods. Furthermore, pulsed-laser deposition for growing functional multilayer structures with atomic precision allows us to design new material concepts. Specific topics of interest are: