Researchers have discovered a new class of quantum critical metal that could enhance electronic devices like highly sensitive sensors.
The unusual properties could lead to the development of new types of electronic devices, such as sensors with extreme sensitivity.A new study led by Rice University’s Qimiao Si has unveiled a new class of quantum critical metal, shedding light on the intricate interactions of electrons within quantum materials.
But unlike water, these electrons follow the rules of quantum mechanics, leading to much more complex behaviors.Even at absolute zero, where thermal fluctuations disappear, quantum fluctuations can still cause changes in the organization of electrons, leading to quantum phase transitions. These transitions often result in extreme physical properties known as quantum criticality.
The research team discovered that this coupling also triggers a transition into a Kondo phase, where the spins of the slow electrons lock onto the fast ones. The study reveals the complex interplay between electronic topology and quantum phase transitions.
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