Physicists create a strange new quantum state called a fractional fermi sea
ScienceDaily | June 29, 2026 | University of InnsbruckResearchers have shown that ultracold atoms can be driven into a strange new quantum state called a fractional Fermi sea, where particles organize themselves in unexpected ways. The discovery points to a new phase of matter that goes beyond established quantum theories and could expand the possibilities of quantum simulation…
The newly created state displays several unusual characteristics. Mathematical correlations between particles reveal pronounced ripples, known as Friedel oscillations, along with distinctive decay behavior across all levels of repulsive interactions.
Perhaps most importantly, the state exhibits properties that differ from those expected for Tomonaga-Luttinger liquids, which have long served as the standard description of one-dimensional quantum matter.
We went there on our Senior Class trip. The food was good, but the beaches weren’t very good. The sand was too coarse. Real estate was reasonable back then, if I recall correctly. No telling what it is now.
Do we have room for a 51st star?
Possibilities. https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F46r467tx70951.png
I wouldn’t mind devoting California to a territory to keep the current pattern.
Actually, I wouldn’t mind devoting California regardless the excuse needed.
…if the democrats have their way, we can give it two senators, a congressman, three electoral votes, and one-party rule from now until the heat death of the universe. Now, get to work re-designing the flag.
All of this went right over my head.
All I want to do is be the Lead Tambourine Man in a rockin and rollin band.
I have a green one.
Sell the merchandising rights to the Ruffles people…
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