Strongly interacting quantum particles are key to some of the most fascinating phenomena in modern physics—from magnetism and superconductivity to topological states. Yet the complexity of such systems makes many of their properties difficult to understand even today. A research team from Innsbruck and Turin has now proposed a new theoretical framework for generating and studying these exotic states of matter in ultracold magnetic atoms in a one-dimensional lattice.
Researchers led by Francesca Ferlaino and Luca Barbiero have developed the model that reveals seven exotic phases of matter. Most remarkably, one phase combines topological order and superconductivity, with potential applications in quantum computing. The team has provided a detailed roadmap for realizing and detecting these using existing experimental techniques in an article published in Nature Communications.
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