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science-and-technology1 year ago•8 min saved

Supersolid Vortices: Unveiling Quantum Tornadoes in a Dual State of Matter

Physicist Francesca Ferlaino's team at the University of Innsbruck has captured images of quantized vortices in a supersolid, a state of matter that combines properties of solids and superfluids. This discovery could inform the development of room-temperature superconductors, enhancing the scalability and accessibility of quantum technology. Supersolids may also provide insights into the interiors of neutron stars and improve the stability and efficiency of quantum devices by reducing the need for ultra-low temperatures.

via The Quantum Insider|

#francesca-ferlaino #quantum-technology #science-and-technology

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Scientists Unveil Supersolid's Dual Nature with Quantum Vortices

Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in quantum physics by observing quantized vortices in supersolids, a state of matter that exhibits both solid and superfluid properties. This discovery, made by rotating a supersolid, provides new insights into the coexistence of these characteristics and has potential implications for understanding exotic quantum matter and astrophysical phenomena, such as neutron stars. The research, published in Nature, marks a significant advancement in the study of modulated quantum matter.

via SciTechDaily|

#astrophysics #quantum-physics #science

science2 years ago•2 min saved

Unraveling the Enigma of Neutron Star 'Glitches': Scientists Find Answers

Scientists have made progress in understanding the mysterious "glitches" observed in neutron stars by recreating the phenomenon using ultracold dipole atoms. The study suggests that neutron stars may exhibit both crystalline and superfluid properties, known as supersolids. These supersolids create quantized vortices that increase the star's speed when they escape from the inner crust to the outer crust. This research provides new insights into the inner nature of neutron stars and establishes a link between quantum mechanics and astrophysics.

via AOL|

#astrophysics #glitches #neutron-stars