Quantum Leap: Princeton Physicists Unveil 'Hybrid Topology' in Arsenic Crystals
April 10, 2024
Recent studies have led to the discovery of ultrafast Einstein-de Haas effect and advances in non-equilibrium control of complex solids through nonlinear phononics.
Researchers have achieved ultrafast phononic switching of magnetization and manipulation of magnetic interactions using light-driven phonons.
Princeton University physicists discovered 'hybrid topology' in a crystalline material, indicating a novel quantum effect with potential applications in quantum computing and advanced electronics.
The material exhibits both edge states and surface states, leading to a new state of matter that could revolutionize quantum science and engineering.
These findings could impact a range of technologies, including optics, telecommunications, antenna design, imaging technologies, and energy-saving applications.
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Nature • Apr 10, 2024
A hybrid topological quantum state in an elemental solid
Phys.org • Apr 10, 2024
Physicists discover a novel quantum state in an elemental solid