Quantum Materials
1. Introduction: What Are Quantum Materials? Quantum materials are a class of substances whose properties are governed by the strange and often counterintuitive principles of quantum mechanics. Unlike traditional materials….
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High-Temperature Superconductors
1. Introduction to Superconductivity Superconductivity is a quantum mechanical phenomenon where a material conducts electricity without resistance when cooled below a certain critical temperature. In traditional superconductors, this temperature is….
Majorana Fermions in Condensed Matter
1. Who or What Is a Majorana Fermion? The idea of a Majorana fermion originated from the Italian physicist Ettore Majorana in 1937. He proposed a type of fermion (a….
Quantum Phase Transitions
In everyday life, we’re familiar with classical phase transitions — like water freezing into ice or boiling into steam. These occur due to changes in temperature or pressure, where thermal….