‘Sudden Death’ Of Quantum Fluctuations Sparks Superconductor Mystery
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 …