Physicists Observe Coexisting Electronic Phases in a Quantum Material

MIT physicists have shed light on how two distinct phases of electron behavior can emerge and coexist within the same quantum material. Their findings, published in Nature Physics, demonstrate the complex interplay of charge density waves in erbium tritelluride. This research could be crucial for understanding phenomena like superconductivity and magnetism, ultimately aiding in the design of high-performance quantum devices.