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Quantum Breakthrough: Scientists Discover First One-Dimensional Topological Insulator (scitechdaily.com)

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Scientists have identified a one-dimensional topological insulator that could revolutionize quantum computing and solar cell efficiency. This groundbreaking discovery paves the way for advancements in quantum computing and solar cell efficiency.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 8 months ago (2 children)

They built a chain of tellurium instead of a cube or a sheet of it and cut it using a new very accurate technique to be 1 atom wide chain. They verified the endpoints are cut cleanly with radio image microscopy I think.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

...ringworld, johnny mnemonic, and cube all taught me that monofilament is material to be feared...

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago

You should check out The Three Body Problem too.