Light Transformed into Supersolid Matter
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Discovery | Light transformed into a supersolid--a phase combining properties of superfluids and solids. |
| Publication Date | March 5, 2025, in Nature. |
| Research Institutions | CNR-INO, CNR-Nanotec, University of Pavia. |
Mains Relevant
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Properties | Coherent quantum droplet structure, friction-free flow, ordered crystalline arrangement. |
| Methodology | Semiconductor nanostructures used to manipulate light into supersolid phase. |
| Applications | Quantum computing, materials science, energy storage, light-emitting devices. |
| Significance | Opens avenues for advanced photonic applications, quantum technologies, and energy solutions. |
| Experts | Iacopo Carusotto, Dimitrios Trypogeorgos, Daniele Sanvitto, Dario Gerace. |