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"Theoretical Phase of Matter Proven to Exist in Reality"

Scientists have experimentally confirmed the existence of the Bragg glass phase, a previously theoretical phase of matter, in a real material called PdxErTe3. This discovery sheds light on material behavior and demonstrates new techniques for probing atomic structures, using X-ray diffraction and machine learning data analysis. The Bragg glass phase represents a significant step in understanding elusive phases of matter and opens the door for future discoveries in material science.

via ScienceAlert|

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"Advancements in Quantum Physics: Unveiling Non-Abelian Anyons in a New Phase of Matter"

Physicists have achieved the first demonstration of non-Abelian anyons, a new phase of matter, in a quantum processor. This breakthrough, published in Nature, marks the synthesis and control of exotic particles that could potentially revolutionize quantum computing due to their stability and memory-carrying capabilities. The team used a trapped-ion processor to create a lattice of 27 ions and employed targeted measurements to sculpt the quantum state of interest, showcasing the practical application of theoretical physics in the field of quantum mechanics.

via Phys.org|

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"Harvard Physicists Demonstrate Quantum Processor with Non-Abelian Anyons"

Harvard physicists, in collaboration with Quantinuum, have successfully created a new phase of matter called non-Abelian topological order using a quantum processor, marking the first demonstration of non-Abelian anyons in a quantum processor. These exotic particles, neither bosons nor fermions, have potential applications in stable quantum computing due to their special memory-carrying capabilities and stability. The team's achievement not only advances fundamental physics but also holds promise for the future of quantum computing technology.

via Harvard Gazette|

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