Electron politics: Physicists probe organization at the quantum level
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 14:30
in Physics & Chemistry
"Quantum critical points" (QCP) in exotic electronic materials can act much like polarizing "hot button issues" in an election. On either side of the QCP, electrons fall into line and behave as traditionally expected, but the new study finds traditional physical laws break down at the critical point itself.
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