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Crystal Breaking Symmetry in an Exotic Quantum Crystal
Researchers found that electronic fluctuations in an exotic crystal can bypass symmetry constraints and couple distinct atomic vibrations.
In a ferroaxial material, star-like oscillations link different energy states, and polarized light allows these interactions to be mapped and controlled at room temperature.
The result opens new paths for precise manipulation of quantum states using lasers.
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