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Physicists Create Visible Time Crystal, Revolutionizing Technology

9/8/2025

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University of Colorado Boulder physicists have created a visible time crystal using liquid crystals, marking a breakthrough.
This time crystal can be seen under a microscope and possibly with the naked eye, enabling new technologies.
The study in *Nature Materials* examines light-induced pressure on liquid crystals that creates repeating motion patterns.
Time crystals, proposed by Frank Wilczek in 2012, challenge traditional thermodynamic laws.
Researchers highlight the need for further exploration of time crystal properties and applications.

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University of Colorado Boulder physicists have created a visible time crystal using liquid crystals, marking a breakthrough.
This time crystal can be seen under a microscope and possibly with the naked eye, enabling new technologies.
The study in *Nature Materials* examines light-induced pressure on liquid crystals that creates repeating motion patterns.
Time crystals, proposed by Frank Wilczek in 2012, challenge traditional thermodynamic laws.
Researchers highlight the need for further exploration of time crystal properties and applications.