New research challenges existing theories of superconductivity with the discovery of an abrupt transition to an insulator state.
Scientists observe a rare and strange quantum phase transition in a superconductor. It might be the key to designing better quantum materials.A new study reveals that highly disordered indium oxide superconductors undergo a first-order quantum phase transition — a sudden shift from a superconducting to an insulating state.
However, there’s one more property that affects phase transition, called superfluid stiffness. It is the measure of how resistant a material’s superconducting state is to changes in phase, playing a key role in understanding how superconductivity breaks down during phase transitions.undergo phase transition, superfluid stiffness decreases continuously and smoothly. However, the researchers observed something unusual when they examined amorphous indium oxide films.
For this, they employed microwave spectroscopy, a technique that uses microwaves to study the internal properties and behavior of a material. The spectroscopy helped them accurately measure the superfluid stiffness of indium oxide. A material behaves like a superconductor when a pair of electrons called a Cooper pair moves together in a coordinated fashion. During their study, the researchers found that when disorder is introduced into the material, it causes Cooper pairs to behave unusually.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
American Rare Earths Secures Facility to Advance Halleck Creek Rare Earths ProjectAmerican Rare Earths (ARR) subsidiary, Wyoming Rare, has secured a facility at the Western Research Institute in Laramie, Wyoming. This facility will serve as a hub for exploration, processing, and future development activities for the Halleck Creek rare earths project, allowing for streamlined operations and the construction of a pilot plant.
Read more »
New York City's minimum wage is set to go up New Year's Day — but some say it's not nearlyWith a new year comes new opportunities for New Yorkers making the minimum wage.
Read more »
New York company chosen to make new crystals for NYC New Year's Eve ballThis year, one local New York company will have some bragging rights as we count down to 2025 in Times Square.
Read more »
Pop-Tarts Bowl: New Name, New Popularity, New Viral MomentsThe Pop-Tarts Bowl has become one of the most popular postseason games thanks to its catchy name and creative marketing strategies. This year's game saw Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht become an internet sensation, winning MVP and receiving a massive Pop-Tart trophy.
Read more »
New Year, New Laws in New York: Minimum Wage Hike, Paid Pregnancy Leave and MoreNew York kicks off the new year with impactful legislation aimed at improving the lives of residents. These changes include a minimum wage increase in Western New York, paid time off for pregnancy-related appointments, lower insulin costs, and heat mitigation plans in schools.
Read more »
We need a 'Manhattan Project' to beat China in the new war over rare-earth mineralsIn a small dusty African town of Ngualla, Tanzania, two mining landowners this year sat waiting for their guest, bantering in friendly conversation, when the door opened suddenly and in stepped a C…
Read more »