@PKU1898: Nature doesn't always repeat itself—and neither do some of its most fascinating materials. Unlike ordinary crystals, qu…
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Researchers from Peking University's School of Physics have discovered a hidden geometric pattern governing electron behavior in quasicrystals, offering a new perspective on quantum materials and establishing a theoretical foundation for future research into superconductivity and quantum technologies.
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Nature doesn’t always repeat itself—and neither do some of its most fascinating materials.
Unlike ordinary crystals, quasicrystals have atomic structures that are ordered without ever exactly repeating. Now, researchers from Peking University’s School of Physics have shown that these unusual materials also possess a hidden geometric pattern governing the behavior of electrons.
Their work offers a new perspective on how quantum materials function, establishing a theoretical foundation for future research into superconductivity, quantum transport and next-generation quantum technologies.
Published in Physical Review Letters. Read more: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/v4ky-6v45…
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