3 hours ago · Global
A tiny defect in a crystal reveals a big quantum surprise
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What we know
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.
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- ScienceDaily TechnologyA tiny defect in a crystal reveals a big quantum surprise
- ScienceDaily Top NewsA tiny defect in a crystal reveals a big quantum surprise