"Chiral Properties in Quantum Materials: Exploring a New State of Matter"
An international research group has discovered a new state of matter characterized by the existence of a quantum phenomenon called chiral current, which is generated on an atomic scale by a cooperative movement of electrons. This discovery significantly enriches our knowledge of quantum materials and may lead to the development of new electronics employing chiral currents as information carriers, as well as new chiral optoelectronic devices with implications for quantum technologies, sensors, biomedical, and renewable energy fields. The study verified the existence of this quantum state for the first time, paving the way for the development of new ultra-thin electronic devices and revolutionizing quantum physics and technology development.