"Pendulum Experiment Unveils Quantum Insights into Topological Materials"

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have conducted a study using a large mechanical system of coupled pendula to visualize phenomena occurring in specialized "topological" materials, which are difficult to observe directly in quantum systems. The system mimics the dynamics of quantum systems and allows for the direct measurement of three phenomena: Bloch oscillations, Zener tunneling, and wave evolution in a topological medium. The experiment provides insights into the behaviors of electrons in periodic systems and opens the door to further exploration of complex quantum effects in a controlled manner.