Close-up images show defects locking electrons into stable Wigner solids
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have used scanning tunneling microscopy to observe how electrons interact with defects in 2D semiconductors. The study confirms the existence of Wigner solids and validates new simulation techniques.
Why it matters
This research advances the understanding of quantum materials, which is critical for the development of next-generation semiconductor and computing technologies.
by Michael Matz, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
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