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MIT Physicists Discover Magnetic Chiral Superconductor in Graphite

5/23/2025

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MIT physicists have made a groundbreaking discovery of a chiral superconductor in graphite, defying the long-held notion that superconductors can't be magnetic. At a chilling 300 millikelvins, rhombohedral graphene showcases zero electrical resistance and toggles between superconducting states in magnetic fields. This revelation promises to propel advancements in quantum computing and enrich our grasp of superconductivity and magnetism.

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MIT physicists have made a groundbreaking discovery of a chiral superconductor in graphite, defying the long-held notion that superconductors can't be magnetic. At a chilling 300 millikelvins, rhombohedral graphene showcases zero electrical resistance and toggles between superconducting states in magnetic fields. This revelation promises to propel advancements in quantum computing and enrich our grasp of superconductivity and magnetism.