"Experimental Evidence: Discovery of Graviton-like Particles in Quantum Material"
Scientists from Columbia, Nanjing University, Princeton, and the University of Munster have presented the first experimental evidence of collective excitations with spin called chiral graviton modes (CGMs) in a semiconducting material, bridging the gap between quantum mechanics and Einstein’s theories of relativity. The discovery, published in Nature, could potentially connect high energy physics and condensed matter physics, shedding light on the mysterious nature of gravity. The research, which builds on the legacy of late Columbia professor Aron Pinczuk, marks a significant step toward a better understanding of the universe and its fundamental forces.
