Routine lattice flaws can reliably detect topological phases in quantum materials
By
Lorna Brigham
Summary
Researchers have discovered that routine lattice flaws (defects) in crystalline materials can reliably detect topological phases, which are important because they give rise to robust states that cannot easily be destroyed. These topological states enable new kinds of electronics and photonics, and can even host exotic quasiparticles. The finding opens new routes for quantum materials and device engineering by using common defects as sensors for topological phases.
Source
bskyRoutine lattice flaws can reliably detect topological phases in quantum materialsphysicsworld.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledTopological features are important because they give rise to states that cannot easily be destroyed.
These robust states give materials special behaviours that enable new kinds of electronics and photonics.
Some topological systems can even host exotic quasiparticles.
You might also wanna read
Nanocrystal Light Emission Reveals Quantum Zero-Point Motion in Atomic Lattice
Researchers have observed unexpected light emission from a nanocrystal cooled to near absolute zero, which is shown to arise from quantum fl
physics.aps.org·7mo ago
Researchers Develop Materials for Light-Based Computer Chips to Improve Efficiency and Speed
Researchers are developing light-based computers that use photons instead of electricity, which could offer greater energy efficiency and fa
ETH Zurich Researchers Develop Stable Quantum Gates Using Neutral Atoms
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new method for creating stable quantum logical operations using neutral atom qubits. The quantum
ethz.ch·2mo ago
MIT study reveals why solid-state batteries fail: dendrites grow at lower stresses than thought
MIT researchers discovered that dendrites—cracks that degrade solid-state battery performance—can grow at far lower stresses than previously
news.mit.edu·2d agoComments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.