Researchers have discovered a new class of quantum critical metal, focusing on how quantum phase transitions and electronic topology affect electron behavior.
The study reveals that Kondo coupling and chiral spin liquids play a key role in this process, with potential implications for sensitive electronic devices.
A new study led by Rice University’s Qimiao Si has revealed a novel class of quantum critical metal, illuminating the complex electron interactions in quantum materials. Published recently in Physical Review Letters, the research investigates the impact of Kondo coupling and chiral spin liquids within specific lattice structures.
“The insights gained from this discovery could lead to the development of electronic devices with extreme sensitivity, driven by the unique properties of quantum-critical systems,” said Si, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy and director of Rice’s Extreme Quantum Materials Alliance.
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