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interestingengineering.comNeutron Scattering Study Finds Spinon Signatures in Lab-Grown Herbertsmithite and Zinc Barlowite, But Debate Over Quantum Spin Liquids Continues
Young Lee and colleagues at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory concluded in 2025 that both minerals exhibit quantum spin liquid behavior after inelastic neutron scattering experiments at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The findings build on the 1970s discovery of the mineral in…
yahoo.comResearchers Generate Single-Photon Skyrmions Using Nanophotonic Structures
Scientists have demonstrated a method to create single-photon states with topological textures by mapping the total angular momentum of light in nanophotonic near-field environments. The approach, reported in eLight, uses plasmonic nanostructures to couple spin and orbital angula…
nypost.comScientists Report Possible Evidence of Naturally Occurring Quantum Spin Liquid
A feature in the 9 May 2026 issue of New Scientist describes a 50-year search to create a quantum spin liquid. The article reports that one scientist says he has found evidence of the state occurring naturally inside certain crystals. The magazine also covers red-light therapy he…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNeutron-Based Method Measures Quantum Entanglement in Materials
Researchers have developed a technique using neutrons to quantify quantum entanglement in materials. The method involves directing neutrons at samples to observe their interactions. This approach may support advancements in quantum technologies, according to New Scientist.