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New stability rules distinguish quantum phases of matter
New stability rules distinguish quantum phases of matter that an older method wrongly groups together
TL;DRNew rules better classify quantum states that old methods incorrectly lumped together.
Why it matters: Better quantum classification could improve superconductor and materials research accuracy.
Most of us recognize basic phases of matter and their properties: solids maintain their shape, liquids flow freely with constant volume, and gases expand to fill their container. Quantum phases, on the other hand, are much harder to categorize, overturning traditional notions of…
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