Unveiling the Formation of Superconducting Electron Pairs: Physicists Capture First Snapshots of Fermion Pairs

Physicists at MIT have captured the first snapshots of fermion pairs, shedding light on how electrons form superconducting pairs. By studying the behavior of fermions in the form of potassium-40 atoms, the researchers were able to observe the particles pairing up, even when separated by a small distance. The observations provide a visual blueprint for how electrons may pair up in superconducting materials and may also help understand how neutrons pair up in neutron stars. The findings could contribute to the development of room-temperature superconductors and zero-loss devices.