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How can quantum Hall physics exist without magnetic fields?

Researchers investigate fractional quantum Hall effect in twisted MoTe2, revealing spontaneous ferromagnetic transitions and exotic correlated phases. The study identifies characteristic spectroscopic signatures of these phases, providing a unified framework for interpreting existing measurements.

Breakthrough in spintronic devices for ultra-thin quantum circuits

Scientists from TU Delft have demonstrated quantum spin currents in graphene without external magnetic fields, a crucial step towards spintronics and next-generation technologies. These robust spintronic devices promise advancements in quantum computing and memory devices.

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Pathway to universal fault-tolerant quantum computing

Researchers have identified promising material platforms and pathways to create Z3 parafermions, enabling Fibonacci anyonic statistics and universal topological quantum computation. High-filling states and coupling FQAHE with superconductivity are potential approaches.

Breakthrough in the development of a new low-cost computer

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have made a breakthrough in developing a new low-cost computer using spintronics, which enables information transmission at room temperature. The study demonstrates the ability to control and synchronize spin waves in complex networks, paving the way for the next generation of Ising machines.

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‘Brand new physics’ for next generation spintronics

Researchers at the University of Utah and UCI have discovered a unique quantum behavior that allows for the manipulation of electron-spin and magnetization through electrical currents. This phenomenon, dubbed anomalous Hall torque, has potential applications in neuromorphic computing.

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Milestone in defining electrical units

Researchers at the University of Würzburg have experimentally implemented a quantum resistance standard that can operate without an externally applied magnetic field. This milestone enables precise measurements essential in industrial production and electronics, reaching thresholds comparable to early conventional standards.

Lifting the veil of topological censorship

A recent study has lifted the veil of topological censorship by revealing a meandering conduction channel that can carry quantized bulk current. The researchers identified mechanisms that allow for tuning between qualitatively different microscopic implementations, challenging traditional theories.

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Georgia State discovery provides insight Into behavior of electrons

A team of researchers has discovered novel and unexpected phenomena when studying fractional quantum Hall effects in flatland systems. By applying a supplementary current to high mobility semiconductor devices, they were able to explore new non-equilibrium states of these quantum systems and reveal entirely new states of matter.

A breakthrough on the edge: One step closer to topological quantum computing

A team of experimental physicists has achieved a breakthrough in topological quantum computing by inducing superconducting effects in edge-only materials. This discovery could lead to the development of stable and efficient quantum computers, with potential applications in fields like quantum computing and technological advancements.

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Graphene gets cleaned up

Researchers at Columbia University and colleagues have developed a new method to synthesize large-area graphene without oxygen, leading to reproducible and high-quality samples. The technique eliminates trace oxygen, which has previously affected the growth rate and quality of graphene.

Surprising reversal in quantum systems

Scientists at ETH Zurich create an artificial solid with switched-on interactions using magnetic fields, observing surprising topological effects. The study reveals the ability to transport particles by one lattice site, mimicking a screw's motion, and demonstrates robustness against disorder.

Quantum precision: A new kind of resistor

Researchers developed a new measurement method that significantly improves the accuracy of electrical resistance measurements, leveraging the Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect. The method allows for precise measurements at high currents and without an external magnetic field, making it suitable for advanced applications.

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Parity anomaly demonstrated in a topological insulator

Researchers have experimentally verified the parity anomaly in a topological insulator, which leads to spectral asymmetry and an unusual change in electrical resistance. This finding is generic for any topological insulator and opens up new avenues for exploring topological insulator physics.

Charge fractionalisation observed spectroscopically

Researchers discovered charge fractionalisation in an iron-based metallic ferromagnet using laser ARPES spectroscopy, revealing collective excitations and quasiparticles. The study challenges fundamental quantum mechanics by showing electrons can behave as independent entities with fractionally charged pockets.

Quantum films on plastic

A research team has discovered a material that exhibits non-linear Hall effect, which could be applied in technologies for controlled use of terahertz high-frequency signals on electronic chips. The thin-layer films can be applied to plastic substrates and control the effect through micro-fabrication.

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Physicists demonstrate powerful physics phenomenon

Researchers at Ohio State University have detected a previously unknown physics phenomenon, the orbital Hall effect, which could revolutionize data storage in future computer devices. The study's findings suggest that utilizing orbital currents instead of spin currents could lead to lower energy consumption and higher speeds.

Current takes a surprising path in quantum material

Researchers discovered that electrons flow through the bulk of a special type of insulator, rather than at the edges, using magnetic imaging. This finding provides new insights into electron behavior in quantum Hall insulators and informs the development of topological materials for next-generation quantum devices.

Researchers make a quantum computing leap with a magnetic twist

A team at the University of Washington has made a breakthrough in quantum computing by detecting signatures of 'fractional quantum anomalous Hall' (FQAH) states in semiconductor materials. This discovery marks a significant step towards building stable qubits and potentially developing fault-tolerant quantum computers.

Destroying the superconductivity in a kagome metal

Scientists at RMIT University and partner organisation confirm electric control of superconductivity and giant anomalous Hall effect in the kagome metal CsV₃Sb₅. Proton intercalation modulates carrier density, allowing for tuning of Fermi surfaces and potentially realizing exotic quantum phase transitions.

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From Graphene to Gravity: Exploring the Physics of Emergence

The book delves into the concept of emergence in two domains: condensed matter physics and quantum gravity. It reveals surprising connections between seemingly disparate areas of physics, shedding light on how mysterious materials work and the origins of space and time.

Ultracold atoms dressed by light simulate gauge theories

Researchers at ICFO successfully simulated a topological gauge theory using ultracold potassium atoms dressed with laser light, moving beyond previous electromagnetism simulations. This breakthrough allows for better understanding of exotic quantum behavior in materials and error correction codes for future quantum computers.

Vacuum fluctuations break topological protection

Physicists at ETH Zurich demonstrate that vacuum fluctuations can cause a breakdown of topological protection in the integer quantum Hall effect. Exposing a quantum Hall system to strongly enhanced quantum vacuum fluctuations of a tight cavity provides a novel route to modify quantum states.

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New insight into unconventional superconductivity

Researchers at PSI's Laboratory for Muon Spin Spectroscopy have discovered strong evidence of exotic charge order and orbital currents in a correlated kagome superconductor. The findings provide a new insight into unconventional superconductivity and its relationship with the quantum anomalous Hall effect.

Physicists discover novel quantum effect in bilayer graphene

Theorists have observed a rare phenomenon called the quantum anomalous Hall effect in bilayer graphene, a naturally occurring, two-atom thin layer of carbon atoms. The researchers found eight different ground states exhibiting ferromagnetism and ferroelectricity simultaneously.

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Mixing a cocktail of topology and magnetism for future electronics

Researchers explore joining topological insulators with magnetic materials to achieve quantum anomalous Hall effect, promising building blocks for low-power electronics. The 'cocktail' approach allows tuning of both magnetism and topology in individual materials, enabling operation closer to room temperature.

Topology in biology

Biochemical processes exhibit topological protection, ensuring robustness to changes in system shape or disorder. Edge currents emerge from futile cycles, driven by energy consumption, and are linked to out-of-equilibrium nature.

Identifying a topological fingerprint

A team of researchers has identified an unconventional Hall effect driven by the Berry curvature, which is exclusive to semiconductor hole systems. This discovery is a major breakthrough in the search for topological effects in non-equilibrium systems.

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Quantum Hall effect and the third dimension

Scientists at Max Planck Institute show that electron system of ZrTe5 remains three-dimensional even in strong magnetic fields, linking quasi-quantization to quantum-Hall physics. This finding promises a unified explanation for puzzling plateaus in Hall measurements in many three-dimensional materials.

Electrons waiting for their turn: New model explains 3D quantum material

Researchers at TU Dresden developed a theoretical model that explains how electrons move through three-dimensional materials, even when their electric transport appears two-dimensional. The findings have implications for topological quantum phenomena and could lead to powerful quantum technologies.

Light unbound: Data limits could vanish with new optical antennas

Researchers at UC Berkeley developed a new way to harness light waves, enabling the simultaneous transmission of vast amounts of data. The technology uses twisted laser beams and exploits the property of orbital angular momentum, which offers exponentially greater data capacity.

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Reviewing the quantum material 'engine room', QAHE

Researchers reviewed the fundamental theories underpinning the quantum anomalous Hall effect (QAHE), a key feature of emerging 'quantum' materials. QAHE causes zero-resistance electrical current along material edges and has potential for reducing power consumption in electronic devices.

Quantum Hall effect 'reincarnated' in 3D topological materials

Researchers have found a link between 2D and 3D phases of topological matter, reviving the quantum Hall effect in 3D superconductors. This connection could enable fault-tolerant quantum computing using entangled states protected by long-range quantum entanglement.

Research reveals exotic quantum states in double-layer graphene

The study reveals the emergence of fractional quantum Hall effect in double-layer graphene, with new states exhibiting excellent agreement with composite fermion model. However, some features remain unexplained, suggesting pairing interaction between composite fermions and potentially hosting non-Abelian wave functions.

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Graphite offers up new quantum surprise

The researchers observed an unusual quantum Hall effect in bulk graphite, which is typically only possible in two-dimensional systems. The material behaves differently depending on whether it contains odd or even number of graphene layers, with surprising results persisting for hundreds of layers thick.

Chinese scientists get first look at geometric phase effect in a chemical reaction

Researchers from China and Germany discover the geometric phase effect in a benchmark chemical reaction, providing new insights into molecular systems with conical intersections. The study uses high-resolution velocity map ion imaging technique to observe rapid oscillations of H2 products, which can only be reproduced by theoretical ca...

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A look into the fourth dimension

Researchers from ETH Zurich, USA, Germany, Italy, and Israel create a four-dimensional physical phenomenon in two dimensions using the quantum Hall effect. The team, led by Oded Zilberberg, demonstrates a virtual fourth dimension through topological pumping, enabling the observation of four-dimensional quantum Hall effect characteristics.

Four-dimensional physics in two dimensions

Researchers at Penn State and ETH Zurich have demonstrated the behavior of particles of light in a two-dimensional array of waveguides, matching predictions for the four-dimensional quantum Hall effect. This achievement provides evidence for higher-dimensional quantum Hall physics, with potential applications in novel photonic devices.

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Quantization of 'surface Dirac states' could lead to exotic applications

Researchers at RIKEN have successfully demonstrated the integer quantum Hall effect in a new type of film, known as a 3D topological insulator. By quantizing surface Dirac states, they overcame limitations that had hindered previous efforts to harness these materials for low-power consumption electronics.

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Columbia researchers observe tunable quantum behavior in bilayer graphene

Columbia researchers have observed the fractional quantum Hall effect in bilayer graphene, demonstrating a controllable phase transition by applying electric fields. The team's breakthrough allows for tuning of the charge density and identification of exotic non-abelian states with potential for quantum computation.

NIST/JQI team 'gets the edge' on photon transport in silicon

Researchers from NIST and JQI have developed a silicon device that can efficiently transport photons, which could lead to significant improvements in computer efficiency. The device uses a novel arrangement of rings to guide photons along the edge of an array, enabling it to function even if some rings are defective.