European Researchers Discover Room Temperature Supersolid Quantum State of Matter
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A collaborative team of European scientists has successfully observed a new quantum state of matter known as a supersolid within an exciton-polariton Bose-Einstein condensate at room temperature. This state combines the frictionless flow of a superfluid with the structural integrity of a crystal, a phenomenon previously only seen in ultracold conditions.
The significance of this discovery lies in its potential applications for quantum photonic devices, as the electrically tunable supersolid could lead to advancements in quantum technology. The research utilized strong coupling between light and matter in an optical microcavity, allowing for the generation of exciton polaritons that behave like a superfluid and transition into a supersolid.
The researchers, including teams from the University of Warsaw and IBM Research Zurich, noted that the quasiparticles formed only last for a few picoseconds, yet this duration is sufficient to observe the transition into a supersolid. The team aims to further explore the implications of this discovery, although they acknowledged that repeating experiments requires new samples due to the rapid reaction of the organic semiconductor with the liquid crystal.
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