First Quantum-Mechanical Model of Quasicrystals Reveals Why They Exist

June 13, 2025
Read time: 5-15 mins
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Quasicrystals are strange solids that don’t fit the usual patterns of how matter behaves, puzzling scientists for years. A University of Michigan-led team has now used quantum computing to explain how these materials stay stable. Read the full article to find out how this discovery could reshape our understanding of materials beyond common solids like glass or metal.

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