MIT physicists have trapped electrons in a pure crystal, marking the first achievement of an electronic flat band in a three-dimensional material. The results provide a new way for scientists to explore rare electronic states in 3D materials.
  • @MechaguanaEnglish
    2•8 months ago

    Trapped in a crystal? How do you even make a crystal like this

    • @[email protected]
      2•8 months ago

      Very small rocks … with some kind of tiny furnace, bitty crucible, and naturally a wee glass blower.