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Physicists discovered a discontinuous phase transition in a quantum magnet, mirroring the behavior of water, allowing for precise control over its quantum properties. The study reveals critical-point physics, which is essential for understanding topological phases and protected qubits in these materials.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Water and quantum magnets share critical physics Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne · Apr 14, 2021 · first to report
- Quantum phase transition discovered in a quasi-2D system consisting purely of spins Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo · Jul 12, 2021