Unveiling the Quantum Secrets of Earth's Weather
Scientists have discovered a connection between quantum physics and Earth's weather patterns. By studying the behavior of electrons in topological insulators, researchers have found similarities with the equatorial Kelvin waves that swirl fluids on Earth. These waves, which propagate around the equator due to the Coriolis force, behave like the edge current in a topological insulator, flowing without dissipating and remaining robust even in the face of turbulence and chaos. The discovery provides a nontrivial explanation for the existence and strength of Kelvin waves and sheds light on the resilience of Earth's weather patterns.