New evidence for electron's dual nature in a quantum spin liquid (IMAGE)

Princeton University

New evidence for electron's dual nature in a quantum spin liquid

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Researchers at Princeton University conducted experiments on materials known as quantum spin liquids, finding evidence that the electrons in the quantum regime behave as if they are made up of two particles.

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Catherine Zandonella, Princeton University

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