Vacuum Quantum Fluctuations Enhance Superconductivity

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Published: 2026-10-03
Category: science
Source: ScienceDaily
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Scientists have experimentally shown that quantum fluctuations in a vacuum can increase the transition temperature of an ultrathin material, boosting superconductivity by up to 5.4%. Published in Nature, this discovery offers new methods for controlling quantum materials without direct contact, utilizing engineered vacuum environments.

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