Shaking Down Frozen Helium: In a 'Supersolid' State, It Has Liquid-Like Characteristics
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 13:50
in Physics & Chemistry
In a four-decade, Holy Grail-like quest to fully understand what it means to be in a "supersolid" state, physicists have found that supersolid isn't always super solid. In other words, this exotic state of frozen helium appears to have liquid-like properties.