Wednesday, 22 December 2021

Physicists have coaxed ultracold atoms into an elusive form of quantum matter

Physicists have coaxed ultracold atoms into an elusive form of quantum matter

An elusive form of matter called a quantum spin liquid isn’t a liquid, and it doesn’t spin — but it sure is quantum. Predicted nearly 50 years ago, quantum spin liquids have long evaded definitive detection in the laboratory. But now, a lattice of ultracold atoms held in place with lasers has shown hallmarks of the long-sought form of matter, researchers report in the Dec. 3 Science.

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