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A tiny defect in a crystal reveals a big quantum surprise - Scientists at the University of Chicago uncover a hidden energy-loss mechanism in silicon carbide that could unlock advances in quantum computing, sensing, and renewable energy technologies
Researchers have solved a long-standing challenge in understanding how tiny defects in materials like diamond and silicon carbide behave when exposed to light. Their new computational method revealed a surprisingly important energy-loss mechanism in silicon carbide that scientists had previously underestimated. The finding helps explain a mystery that has puzzled researchers for years and could improve the design of quantum computers and sensors.
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