"Groundbreaking Discovery: Superconductive Diode Effect Found in Thin Films"

Researchers at MIT and IBM Research Europe have observed the superconducting diode effect in thin films of superconductor materials. This effect allows for the flow of electrical current in one direction with zero resistance, while exhibiting resistance in the opposite direction. The team discovered the effect while studying Majorana bound states and found that it was present even without the application of spin-orbit and exchange fields. The findings could lead to the development of more efficient electronic components such as diodes.