The 25.9 Tesla magnet and neutron spectrometer at the research facility at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin. Credit: Ellen Fogh (EPFL)
The 25. Tesla magnet and neutron spectrometer at the research facility at the Helmholtz- Zentrum Berlin. Credit: Ellen Fogh (EPFL) Scientists at EPFL break new ground in quantum physics, revealing a mysterious and unique behavior in a quantum magnetic material and hinting at future tech breakthroughs. In the mysterious world of quantum materials, things don't always behave as we expect. These materials have unique properties governed by the rules of quantum mechanics, which often means that they can perform tasks in ways traditional materials cannot - like conducting electricity without loss - or having magnetic properties that may prove useful in advanced technologies. Magnons in quantum materials. Some quantum materials feature tiny magnetic waves called magnons running through them, which behave in puzzling ways. Understanding magnons helps us unlock secrets of how magnets work at a microscopic level, which is crucial for the next generation of electronics and computers. Scientists have been studying how these magnons act under strong magnetic fields, and they thought they knew what to expect - until now. In a new study, researchers led by Henrik Rønnow and Frédéric Mila at EPFL have unveiled a new, unexpected behavior in the quantum material strontium copper borate, SrCu2(BO3)2. The study challenges our current understanding of quantum physics but also hints at exciting possibilities for future technologies. The only game in town. But why this material?
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