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UC Irvine team discovers new phase of quantum matter

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UC Irvine team discovers new phase of quantum matter

In a breakthrough for quantum physics, scientists have created the first-ever "spin-triplet" excitonic insulator, a new state of matter that could revolutionize electronics and space exploration.

byModern Sciences Team

August 5, 2025