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Physicists Unveil Quantum Shape of Electrons, Transforming Material Science

1/6/2025

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For the first time, physicists have unveiled the quantum geometric tensor of electrons, illuminating their shape within solids. This groundbreaking discovery deepens our grasp of electron behavior and material properties such as conductivity and superconductivity. Published in Nature Physics, the study employed photoemission spectroscopy on kagome metal, opening doors to new realms in quantum materials research.

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For the first time, physicists have unveiled the quantum geometric tensor of electrons, illuminating their shape within solids. This groundbreaking discovery deepens our grasp of electron behavior and material properties such as conductivity and superconductivity. Published in Nature Physics, the study employed photoemission spectroscopy on kagome metal, opening doors to new realms in quantum materials research.