In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS), higher-order topological (HOT) lattices have been successfully simulated with unparalleled accuracy using digital quantum computers. These intricate lattice structures play a crucial role in understanding advanced quantum materials with robust quantum states, which have significant implications for various technological applications. Led
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In a groundbreaking discovery published in Nature, a collaborative research team led by Prof. Junwei Liu from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has identified the world’s first multiple Majorana zero modes (MZMs) in a single vortex of the superconducting topological crystalline insulator SnTe. This discovery has the potential to revolutionize the
In a recent publication in the Journal of Applied Physics, a team of researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Argonne National Laboratory, and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron introduced a new sample configuration that enhances the accuracy of equation of state measurements in the diamond anvil cell. This breakthrough allows for reliable measurements in a pressure regime
The concept of topological materials involves materials with unique properties due to the knotted or twisted nature of their wavefunctions, which guide the behavior of electrons within them. These materials exhibit edge states where the wavefunction must unwind at the boundaries, leading to distinct behaviors of electrons at the edges compared to the bulk material.
The recent study led by the University of Trento in coordination with the University of Chicago introduces a groundbreaking approach to understanding the interactions between electrons and light. This new perspective has the potential to significantly impact the development of quantum technologies and the exploration of novel states of matter, as detailed in the publication
Recent experiments conducted at the Brookhaven National Lab in the United States have resulted in the detection of the heaviest “anti-nuclei” ever observed. This groundbreaking discovery was made by an international team of physicists who were able to confirm current understandings about the nature of antimatter through their measurements of these exotic antimatter particles. Additionally,
Quantum networks have long been plagued by the fragility of entangled states in fiber cables, making it a challenge to ensure efficient signal delivery. However, scientists at Qunnect Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, recently made a significant breakthrough by successfully operating a quantum network under the streets of New York City. While previous attempts at
A groundbreaking discovery has recently been made in the field of quantum physics, where a 3D quantum spin liquid has been identified within the langbeinite family. This discovery sheds light on the unique behavior induced by the specific crystalline structure of the material and its magnetic interactions. Quantum spin liquids are a fascinating phenomenon where
In a groundbreaking study conducted by Professors Andreas Crivellin and Bruce Mellado, deviations in the way particles interact have been documented. These anomalies suggest the possible existence of new bosons in the realm of particle physics. This discovery challenges the current understanding of fundamental particles and forces in nature, opening doors to new discoveries and
The field of solution-processed semiconductor nanocrystals, colloquially known as colloidal quantum dots (QDs), has seen significant growth in recent years. These nanocrystals exhibit size-dependent colors due to the quantum size effect, making them a fascinating area of research for scientists across the globe. Researchers have been actively exploring the quantum effects and phenomena exhibited by
