Quirky response to magnetism presents quantum physics mystery – Phys.org

The search is on to discover new states of matter, and possibly new ways of encoding, manipulating, and transporting information. One goal is to harness materials’ quantum properties for communications that go beyond what’s possible with conventional electronics. Topological insulatorsmaterials that act mostly as insulators but carry electric current across their surfaceprovide some tantalizing possibilities.
“Exploring the complexity of topological materialsalong with other intriguing emergent…

Click here to view the original article.