Quantum spin liquids have recently become a hot topic in quantum research due to their unique properties. These systems are defined by the intense competition between interactions, preventing the formation of a long-range magnetic order typically seen in conventional magnets.
According to Félix Desrochers, co-author of the paper, quantum spin liquids can host fractionalized excitations, where electrons in these materials seem to dissociate into multiple components. This means that emergent quasiparticles can carry spin but no charge, a phenomenon resulting from their strong interactions.
Physicists have been on the hunt for clear examples of the quantum spin liquid state for decades, facing challenges in devising theoretical models and detecting the physical properties of these systems in real materials.
2024-03-24 00:00:04
Article from phys.org