HEFEI — A team of Chinese scientists has harnessed the capabilities of quantum simulation to delve into the mysteries of high-temperature superconductivity, securing breakthroughs in two frontier technologies at once. The researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) constructed an ultra-cold atomic quantum simulator to address a typical model that depicts …
AI-generated illustration of a quantum vortex in a two-dimensional superconductor. Princeton and Japanese researchers have stumbled upon a mind-bending phenomenon in the world of superconductivity. Their experiment, studying ultrathin layers of insulating material, observed the unexpected “sudden death” of swirling quantum fluctuations at a critical transition point. This unforeseen behavior challenges existing theories and could …
Superconductivity is a special state of matter where electrical current can flow through a material with zero resistance, enabling perfect electronic transport efficiency. Power electromagnets use superconductors for technologies like magnetic resonance imaging, particle accelerators, fusion reactors, and levitating trains. They’re also crucial for advancements in quantum computing. Unlike traditional semiconductors in electronics that generate …