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MIT physicists discover electrons rebuilding like ice inside a quantum material

So, MIT physicists have made a fascinating discovery about how electrons can organize themselves in two different ways within the same quantum material. This study, published in Nature Physics, sheds light on the complex behavior of electrons in materials like erbium tritelluride. It's like watching ice form in water, with one phase appearing gradually while the other emerges in isolated regions. This research could lead to better control over electronic properties and the development of more advanced quantum devices.
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