Breakthrough: First-Ever Supersolid Created With Light
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📰 The quick summary: Scientists successfully created a supersolid state using light for the first time, enabling easier study of exotic quantum matter phases that combine properties of both solids and superfluids.
📈 One key stat: The first experimental confirmations of supersolids happened in 2017 using ultracold atomic gases, making this new light-based approach a significant advancement for studying quantum states.
💬 One key quote: “This is only the beginning of understanding supersolidity in driven-dissipative, nonlinear photonic systems,” said Antonio Gianfate of CNR Nanotec.
1️⃣ The big picture: Scientists have achieved an important breakthrough in quantum physics by creating a supersolid state using light for the first time ever. Supersolids are exotic phases of matter that paradoxically combine properties of both solids and superfluids, allowing them to maintain a rigid structure while flowing without friction. Until now, these states were only observed in ultracold atomic gases under extreme conditions. The research team at CNR Nanotec in Italy demonstrated this phenomenon in photonic systems, using a semiconductor platform made of gallium arsenide. This achievement opens up new possibilities for studying quantum physics and developing advanced technologies.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Creating supersolids with light makes studying exotic quantum states much more accessible and practical compared to traditional methods requiring extreme cooling. The photonic platform allows for easier manipulation and real-time observations of quantum phenomena. This breakthrough can accelerate developments in quantum computing, optical communication, and advanced material design. The new approach may also lead to discovering additional quantum phases of matter, deepening our understanding of the universe’s fundamental nature.
3️⃣ What’s next: Researchers will continue refining their methods to explore more behaviors in the quantum world using this light-based approach. The focus will likely shift toward practical applications in quantum computing and optical communication systems. Scientists may also investigate new quantum phases of matter that could emerge from these photonic supersolids.
Read the full story here: The Brighter Side of News – For the first time ever, scientists convert light into a supersolid
