Quantum materials with a 'hidden metallic state' could make electronics 1,000 times faster

Quantum materials with a 'hidden metallic state' could make electronics 1,000 times faster

By heating and cooling a quantum material called 1T-TaS₂, researchers were able to control its conductive properties, showing that this type of material could speed up electronic processing one thousand fold.

Altermagnetic CrSb: A Dual-Nature Conductor for Future Electronics

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Kolkata 12 Jul 2025 In our science classes at school, we learnt about the types of semiconductors as either n-type (electron-dominant) or p-type (hole-dominant), a fundamental property that dictates how they conduct electricity. This classification has been a cornerstone of semiconductor technology, from the tiny transistors in our smartphones to the large power converters in our grids. However, a rare and intrig…

Multi-exciton Correlations Reveal Hidden Excitons And Enhance Light-Matter Interactions.

Researchers demonstrate that multi-exciton interactions within semiconductor microcavities facilitate access to typically elusive dark excitons, offering a novel pathway to manipulate light-matter interactions and potentially enhance optoelectronic device performance.