Quantum Materials

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered magnetic monopoles in hematite, a material akin to rust, using diamond quantum sensing. This groundbreaking observation of emergent monopoles, which behave like isolated magnetic charges, could revolutionize computing technology by enabling faster and more environmentally friendly applications. Cambridge researchers have identified magnetic monopoles in hematite, suggesting new possibilities for advanced, eco-friendly computing technologies. This first-time…

A new study argues that the Wiedemann-Franz law, linking electronic and thermal conductivity, is still valid for copper oxide superconductors. The research suggests that discrepancies in quantum materials stem from non-electronic factors like lattice vibrations. This finding is significant for understanding unconventional superconductors and may lead to advancements in the field. This surprising result is important for understanding unconventional superconductors and other materials where electrons band together to act…

Rice University’s groundbreaking research on a “strange metal” quantum material reveals unconventional electrical flow, defying traditional quasiparticle theory. This discovery, made through detailed shot noise experiments, suggests a novel understanding of charge movement in strange metals and hints at a broader, universal phenomenon in quantum materials.Rice physicists find evidence of exotic charge transport in quantum material.True to form, a “strange metal” quantum material proved strangely quiet in recent quantum…

Quantum scientists have discovered a phenomenon in purple bronze, a one-dimensional metal, that allows it to switch between insulating and superconducting states. This switch, triggered by minimal stimuli like heat or light, is due to ’emergent symmetry’. This groundbreaking finding, initiated by research into the metal’s magnetoresistance, could lead to the development of perfect switches in quantum devices, a potential milestone in quantum technology.Quantum scientists have discovered a phenomenon in purple bronze that…

ETH Zurich scientists have identified a novel ferromagnetism in a custom-engineered moiré material, challenging traditional magnetic theories. This magnetism, based on electron spin alignment for kinetic energy minimization, offers new insights into quantum effects and solid-state magnetism.For a magnet to stick to a fridge door, several physical effects must align perfectly. The magnetic moments of its electrons all point in the same direction, a phenomenon that occurs even without an external magnetic field.This is due…