Quantum insulation: Intemperate atoms can't come to equilibrium
Monday, November 30, 2015 - 08:20
in Physics & Chemistry
Two physical phenomena, localization and ergodicity-breaking, are conjoined in new experimental and theoretical work. Before we consider possible implications for fundamental physics and for prospective quantum computing, let's first look at these two topics in turn. It will bear providing some specific examples before getting to the quantum details.