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Laser pulses bring order to a quantum material's tiny electrical regions.
Publication: Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
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Source published: 15/10/2026, 17:00:07 UTC
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Auburn University physicists employed high-intensity laser pulses to induce structural order in a quantum material's microscopic electrical regions. This breakthrough addresses a century-old question regarding material self-organization and demonstrates a pathway to using light for controlling quantum states, potentially advancing information processing and storage technologies.
Key points
- Physicists at Auburn University utilized intense laser flashes to organize disordered electrical 'islands' within a specific crystal structure.
- The study provides a mechanism for light to manipulate quantum material behavior, offering a potential route to new information technologies.
Context and limitations
The research is a preprint with limited experimental data; results may vary under different conditions or material compositions.
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