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Applications open for School of Advanced Science on Quantum Materials

The São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Quantum Materials will select and support 100 graduate students and young researchers to focus on fundamental, theoretical, and experimental aspects of quantum materials. The program will cover topics like superconductivity, electronic topology, and complex magnetic configurations.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·DateDec 11, 2023

Noise – not a nuisance but a source of information

Antiferromagnets exhibit fluctuations that can reveal information about their weakly magnetic material. Researchers developed a new method to detect these ultrafast fluctuations using ultrashort light pulses, leading to the discovery of telegraph noise.

SourceUniversity of Konstanz·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 29, 2023

Atomic dance gives rise to a magnet

Researchers at Rice University have discovered a way to transform a rare-earth crystal into a magnet by using chirality in phonons. Chirality, or the twisting of atoms' motion, breaks time-reversal symmetry and aligns electron spins, creating a magnetic effect.

SourceRice University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 9, 2023
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Physicists trap electrons in a 3D crystal for the first time

Researchers successfully trapped electrons in a three-dimensional material, creating an electronic flat band that can lead to exotic behavior such as superconductivity. The kagome-inspired geometry of the crystal allows for stable trapping of electrons in all three dimensions.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateNov 8, 2023

New quantum effect demonstrated for the first time: Spinaron, a rugby in a ball pit

Scientists at the University of Würzburg validated an alternate theory proposing the spinaron effect, where individual cobalt atoms exhibit perpetual motion and interact with electrons in a unique manner. This discovery could lead to breakthroughs in magnetic information encoding and transportation, making IT more energy-efficient.

SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 26, 2023

A new qubit platform is created atom by atom

Researchers at IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience created a novel electron-spin qubit platform assembled atom-by-atom on a surface, demonstrating ability to control multiple qubits. This breakthrough enables application of single-, two-, and three-qubit gates.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 5, 2023

Electrons take flight at the nanoscale

A new device design inspires improved integrated circuit designs by visualizing electric current flow lines around sharp bends. The research enables better understanding of heat generation in electronic devices, leading to more efficient circuit creation and reduced risk of overheating.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 18, 2023
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Quantum discovery offers glimpse into other-worldly realm

Researchers have created an 'Alice ring' that verifies a decades-old theory on monopole decay, opening doors to understanding how these structures function in the universe. The discovery offers a glimpse into a world where particle physics is turned on its head.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 29, 2023

Which radio waves disrupt the magnetic sense in migratory birds?

A new study by the University of Oldenburg team confirms that radio waves in the VHF range above 116MHz have no impact on migratory birds' magnetic compass sense. This discovery debunks previous theories suggesting mobile communication networks affect the birds' navigation.

SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 28, 2023

Researchers discover a potential application of unwanted electronic noise in semiconductors

A team of researchers has discovered a way to harness random telegraph noises in semiconductors, generating high-amplitude signals and manifesting inherent quantum states. By introducing vanadium into tungsten diselenide, they created a device that can switch between two stable states using voltage polarity.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 10, 2023

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.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 27, 2023
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Novel way to manipulate exotic materials

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a novel method to transform normal insulators into magnetic topological insulators using electric fields. This breakthrough could lead to high-speed, low-power electronics with reduced energy consumption.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·Journal2D Materials·DateJun 20, 2023

Quantum materials: Electron spin measured for the first time

An international team of scientists has successfully measured the electron spin in matter for the first time using kagome materials. The results could revolutionize the study of quantum materials, with potential applications in renewable energy, biomedicine, electronics, and quantum computing.

SourceUniversità di Bologna·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 9, 2023
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Physicists discover ‘stacked pancakes of liquid magnetism’

Researchers have discovered a new phase of liquid magnetism in layered helical magnets, where magnetic dipoles behave like 'flattened puddles' with varying alignment between layers. This phenomenon, predicted by a computational model, may explain the unusual electronic behavior observed in these materials.

SourceRice University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 10, 2023

Signature of spin-triplet exciton condensations in LaCoO3 at ultrahigh magnetic fields up to 600 T

Scientists at the University of Electro-Communications successfully measured the effects of an ultra-high magnetic field on a transition metal oxide, discovering signs of a new magnetic superfluid state. This achievement has significant implications for spintronics technology and potential applications in quantum computing.

SourceThe University of Electro-Communications·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 9, 2023

Researchers develop manual for engineering spin dynamics in nanomagnets

A comprehensive manual has been developed to engineer spin dynamics in nanomagnets, revealing mechanisms behind magnon interactions. The rules formulated by the researchers can help debug and design nanomagnet devices for next-generation computation technologies.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review Applied·TypeContent analysis·DateMay 4, 2023

Quantum sensing in your pocket

Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science have demonstrated a new chip-scale approach using OLEDs to image magnetic fields, offering a potential solution for portable quantum sensing. This technique enables small, flexible, and mass-producible sensing without requiring input from a laser or cryogenic temperatures.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 25, 2023
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The quantum spin liquid that isn't one

A team of researchers at Vienna University of Technology and Toho University in Japan investigated the electrical resistance of κ-(BEDT-TTF)2Cu2(CN)3 as a function of temperature and pressure. They found that the material exhibits properties similar to those of helium-3, contradicting the theory of a quantum spin liquid.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 18, 2023

Physicists find unusual waves in nickel-based magnet

Researchers found that two outermost electrons from each nickel ion behaved differently, cancelling each other out in a phenomenon called a spin singlet. This led to the discovery of two families of propagating waves at dramatically different energies, contradicting expectations of local excitations.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 18, 2023

DMI allows magnon-magnon coupling in hybrid perovskites

A team of researchers has created a mixed magnon state in an organic hybrid perovskite material by harnessing the Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya-Interaction. This allows for magnon-magnon coupling, which is crucial for processing and storing quantum computing information. The work expands the number of potential materials for creating hybrid ma...

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 4, 2023
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Researchers make breakthrough in high-pressure magnetic detection

Researchers developed a platform to study superconducting magnetic detection and phase transitions under high pressure using silicon vacancy defects. They successfully detected pressure-induced magnetic phase transitions in rare-earth magnets and measured the critical temperature-pressure diagram of a superconductor.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 23, 2023

Qubits put new spin on magnetism: Boosting applications of quantum computers

Research using a quantum computer has designed and characterized tailor-made magnetic objects using qubits, opening up new approaches to develop materials and robust quantum computing. The study demonstrates the ability to create magnetic quasicrystal lattices that can host states beyond classical information technology.

SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 17, 2023

Magnetism fosters unusual electronic order in quantum material

Physicists at Rice University have found that magnetism subtly modifies the landscape of electron energy states in iron-germanium crystals, promoting and preparing for the formation of a charge density wave. This is one of the few known examples of a kagome material where magnetism forms first, leading to charges lining up.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 13, 2023
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Engineers discover a new way to control atomic nuclei as “qubits”

Researchers at MIT have proposed a new approach to making qubits and controlling them using beams of light from two lasers of slightly different colors. This method enables the direct manipulation of nuclear spin, allowing for precise identification and mapping of isotopes, as well as improved coherence times for quantum memory.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review X·DateFeb 15, 2023

Approaching the terahertz regime

Scientists have created a new class of nonvolatile memory devices using antiferromagnets that can store stable memory states and read them incredibly quickly. This breakthrough could lead to faster memory devices with performance beyond the terahertz regime.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 19, 2023

New optical method to verify topological phases in magnetic materials

Researchers develop a new optical method to detect topological phases in magnetic materials using Raman scattering. The technique shows promise for validating magnon topology and could lead to more sustainable technological devices with lower energy consumption.

SourceMax Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 17, 2023

New technique reveals changing shapes of magnetic noise in space and time

Researchers at Princeton University have developed a new technique to measure the spatial structure and time-varying nature of magnetic noise. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for understanding quantum spin liquids, materials with bizarre quantum behaviors that were previously difficult to analyze experimentally.

SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 23, 2022
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How animals find their way

A Collaborative Research Centre investigates animal navigation using the Earth's magnetic field. The study focuses on vertebrates, including birds and fish, aiming to protect endangered migratory species.

SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·DateNov 25, 2022

A new experiment pushes the boundaries of our understanding of topological quantum matter

Researchers clarify key aspects of thermal Hall effect in magnetic insulator, reaching novel conclusions and advancing understanding of topological quantum matter. The study utilizes ruthenium chloride to demonstrate the first example of a magnetic insulator exhibiting the thermal Hall effect from quantum edge modes.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 17, 2022
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Using quantum sensor technology to improve brain tumor operations

The DiaQNOS project aims to develop quantum sensors for improved brain tumor surgery. Magnetic field sensors will refine neuronavigation, enabling more precise incision paths. Researchers from Mainz University and partners will create a device suitable for use in surgery.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·DateNov 15, 2022

The transformation between different topological spin textures

Researchers at Shinshu University demonstrate the transformation of isolated skyrmions into bimerons in a magnetic disk, showcasing a potential new operation for future computing architectures. The discovery opens up novel spintronic applications based on different topological spin textures.

SourceShinshu University·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 11, 2022

Seeing clearly into a new realm – researchers prototype a new generation of quantum microscopy

A team of researchers has developed a prototype of a quantum microscope that can see electric currents, detect fluctuating magnetic fields, and even see single molecules on a surface. The microscope uses atomic impurities and van der Waals materials to achieve high resolution sensitivity and simultaneous imaging of magnetic fields and ...

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 7, 2022

Study makes spin liquid model more realistic

Researchers improved the Kitaev spin liquid model by freezing electrons in space, allowing only spin contributions at low temperatures. The study successfully explained experimental data and predicted a topological phase in the presence of an external magnetic field.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalPhysical Review·DateOct 10, 2022

Dynamics in one-dimensional spin chains newly elucidated

A team led by Prof. Alan Tennant and Dr Allen Scheie gain deeper insights into the interactions between spins in KCuF3, a simple model material for Heisenberg quantum spin chain. They use neutron scattering to study spatial and temporal evolution of spins.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 3, 2022
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Researchers devise tunable conducting edge

Scientists have developed a magnetized state in monolayer tungsten ditelluride, allowing for controlled electron flow and potential applications in non-volatile memory chips. The discovery enables the creation of smaller, more energy-efficient devices that consume less power and dissipate less energy.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 6, 2022

SU(N) matter is about 3 billion times colder than deep space

Researchers use lasers to cool atoms to absolute zero, revealing new phenomena in an unexplored realm of quantum magnetism. The creation of SU(N) matter opens a gateway to understanding the behavior of materials and potentially leading to novel properties.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 1, 2022
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Unexpected quantum effects in natural double-layer graphene

An international research team led by the University of Göttingen has discovered unexpected quantum effects in naturally occurring double-layer graphene. The study reveals a variety of complex quantum phases emerging at temperatures near absolute zero, including magnetic behavior without external influence.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 15, 2022

Quantum sensor can detect electromagnetic signals of any frequency

Researchers at MIT have developed a method to enable quantum sensors to detect any arbitrary frequency without losing nanoscale spatial resolution. The new system, called a quantum mixer, injects a second frequency into the detector using microwaves, enabling detection of signals with desired frequencies.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review X·DateJun 21, 2022

Elusive particle discovered in a material through tabletop experiment

Researchers at Boston College have discovered a new particle known as the axial Higgs mode, a magnetic relative of the mass-defining Higgs Boson particle. The detection was made possible by using light scattering and quantum simulator techniques in a tabletop experiment at room temperature.

SourceBoston College·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 8, 2022
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A new arrangement: Using quantum dots to quench the smallest ferrimagnetism

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University used quantum dots to model the electron scattering Kondo effect in ferrimagnetic substances. The T-shaped lattice arrangement led to a surprising suppression of electrical conductivity, contrary to initial expectations.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalPhysical Review B·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 31, 2022

Spinning is key for line-dancing electrons in iron selenide

A team of researchers used resonant inelastic X-ray scattering to study the behavior of electron spins in iron selenide, a material that exhibits directionally-dependent electronic behavior. They found that high-energy spin excitations are dispersive and undamped, indicating a well-defined energy-versus-momentum relationship.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 23, 2022

Electrons in a crystal exhibit linked and knotted quantum twists

Researchers at Princeton University have discovered that electrons in a crystal exhibit linked and knotted quantum twists, raising questions about the quantum properties of electronic systems. The study brings together ideas in condensed matter physics, topology, and knot theory to create a new understanding of quantum mechanics.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2022

Quantum systems and the flight of the bee

A team of scientists used a quantum simulator to study the behavior of a complex quantum system, finding that it exhibits characteristics similar to fluid dynamics. The research also showed that this phenomenon can be observed in the flights of bees, as well as in unusual stock market movements.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 12, 2022
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Quantum one-way street in topological insulator nanowires

Researchers have created a giant magnetochiral anisotropy effect in topological insulator nanowires, allowing for highly controllable current rectification. This discovery opens the pathway for technological applications and demonstrates a significant step towards achieving topological qubits.

SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 12, 2022

Computational sleuthing confirms first 3D quantum spin liquid

Researchers use computational detective work to verify the existence of a 3D quantum spin liquid in cerium zirconium pyrochlore, overcoming decades-long challenge. The material exhibits fractionalized spin excitations, where electrons do not arrange their spins in relation to neighbors.

SourceRice University·Journalnpj Quantum Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 10, 2022

Lasers trigger magnetism in atomically thin quantum materials

Researchers discovered that light can trigger magnetism in normally nonmagnetic materials by aligning electron spins. This breakthrough could enable the development of quantum bits for quantum computing and other applications.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 20, 2022
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When a band falls flat: Searching for flatness in materials

Researchers have created a catalogue of materials with exotic quantum properties, enabling large-scale searches for promising candidates. The team identified over 700 materials exhibiting potential flat bands, which could lead to breakthroughs in memory devices and power transport.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids·JournalNature·DateMar 30, 2022

New Fermi arcs could provide a new path for electronics

Researchers have discovered a new type of Fermi arc that appears at low temperatures when the material becomes antiferromagnetic, offering a new path for electronics based on electron spins. The arcs can be switched on and off quickly by applying a magnetic pulse, potentially leading to more efficient information technology.

SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateMar 24, 2022
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Tiny magnets could hold the secret to new quantum computers

Scientists have achieved efficient quantum coupling between two distant magnetic devices, which can host magnons and exchange energy and information. This achievement may be useful for creating new quantum information technology devices.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 21, 2022

Magnetic excitations could provide information transfer without heat loss

Researchers have discovered that magnetic spin waves can propagate on circular paths in certain materials, enabling efficient and compact information transfer. This phenomenon, known as Landau quantization, has significant implications for the development of new electronic components.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 3, 2022

The interplay between topology and magnetism has a bright future

Magnetic topological materials exhibit unique properties due to interweaved magnetism and topology, enabling chiral channels of electrons and spins. The field has led to discoveries of magnetic Weyl semimetals and antiferromagnetic topological insulators.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 2, 2022