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Revolutionary Method Transforms Electrons into Massless Weyl Fermions

1/13/2025

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Physicists at City College of New York have unveiled a groundbreaking method to manipulate the electronic properties of a magnetic Weyl semimetal. By using hydrogen cations (H+), they enable electrons to behave as massless Weyl fermions, intricately connecting their spin and movement. This innovation opens doors to cutting-edge materials and technologies, promising a thrilling future in physics.

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Physicists at City College of New York have unveiled a groundbreaking method to manipulate the electronic properties of a magnetic Weyl semimetal. By using hydrogen cations (H+), they enable electrons to behave as massless Weyl fermions, intricately connecting their spin and movement. This innovation opens doors to cutting-edge materials and technologies, promising a thrilling future in physics.