Physics

Scientists Discover Atoms Suddenly Spinning Backward in Quantum Crystal

Researchers using terahertz lasers observe angular momentum transfer in crystals for first time, revealing bizarre quantum effect where rotations flip direction unexpectedly.

Scientists Discover Atoms Suddenly Spinning Backward in Quantum Crystal
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