A quantum mystery that stumped scientists for decades is solved
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- A long-standing physics mystery has been solved with the discovery of emergent photon-like behavior inside a quantum material.
- The research confirms a true 3D quantum spin liquid in the crystal cerium zirconium oxide (Ce2Zr2O7).
- Quantum spin liquids could support transformative technologies like quantum computing and dissipationless energy transmission.
- Advanced polarized neutron scattering was used to detect emergent photons and fractionalized spin excitations.
- The findings resolve a long-running debate in condensed matter physics and open new avenues for quantum research.
- The study was supported by international collaboration and funding from major institutions.