Research
A quantum breakthrough makes light behave like both a solid and a liquid
The Brief
- Scientists reported observing a quantum state of matter that combines a crystal-like structure with frictionless, liquid-like flow.
- The state was observed at room temperature, which previous exotic quantum experiments typically required extreme cold to reach.
- The source reports the work could help bring powerful quantum applications closer to practical use.
Why it matters
Quantum phenomena usually need very low temperatures, so a room-temperature demonstration of a supersolid-like state could make such effects easier to study and eventually use.
Who’s affected
- physicists studying quantum fluids and condensed matter
- researchers interested in practical quantum technologies
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- #condensed matter
- #superfluidity
- #room temperature
- #quantum light
Scientists have observed a bizarre quantum state of matter that combines the structure of a crystal with the frictionless flow of a liquid, all at room temperature. The breakthrough overturns a major practical limitation of exotic quantum experiments and could help bring powerful…
Timeline
ScienceDaily reported the observation of the room-temperature quantum state
Matter & Energy News -- ScienceDaily
A quantum breakthrough makes light behave like both a solid and a liquid