Never seen before quantum state discovered in graphene could advance computing
While frozen in place internally, electrons along the edges of twisted graphene move freely, creating a unique state of conductivity.
Graphene, also known as the wonder material, continues to surprise scientists. This time, it has revealed new quantum states. A team of researchers has found peculiar topological electronic crystals in twisted graphene layers.
Their study highlights a special way to arrange electrons in graphene, where they freeze into a perfectly ordered pattern. Surprisingly, while staying locked in place, all the electrons spin together like ballet dancers performing synchronized pirouettes without moving.
This unusual quantum behavior allows electric current to flow smoothly along the edges of the material while the interior remains non-conductive because the electrons are stuck in place.
In the future, such quantum states can be utilized for the development of energy-efficient electronic devices and fault-tolerant quantum computing applications.