Scientists Have Discovered a Brand New Electronic State of Matter

[Judi Lynn]

DAVID NIELD 22 FEB 2020

Scientists have observed a new state of electronic matter on the quantum scale, one that forms when electrons clump together in transit, and it could advance our understanding and application of quantum physics.

Movement is key to this new quantum state. When electric current is applied to semiconductors or metals, the electrons inside usually travel slowly and somewhat haphazardly in one direction.

Not so in a special type of medium known as a ballistic conductor, where the movement is faster and more uniform.

The new study shows how in very thin ballistic conducting wires, electrons can gang up – creating a whole new quantum state of matter made solely from speeding electrons.

More:
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-discovered-a-new-electronic-state-of-matter

[eppur_se_muova]

1. I'll meet your Cooper pair and raise you an Einstein.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper_pair
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einstein_(unit)