MIT's Breakthrough: Quasicrystal Superconductivity Twists Physics

MIT researchers have discovered a new method to create atomically thin versions of quasicrystals using twistronics, a technique involving rotating layers of materials. By layering three sheets of graphene and twisting two of them at different angles, the researchers created a moiré quasicrystal, an unusual class of material with unique patterns. They found that this quasicrystal exhibited superconductivity and symmetry breaking, providing insights into the behavior of electrons and the potential for more efficient electronic devices. The research opens up new possibilities for studying quasicrystals and exploring exotic phenomena in the field of twistronics.