Some phases of matter cannot be described using the conventional framework of symmetry breaking and exhibit a so-called quantum order. One type of quantum order, known as topological order, is ...

Hidden order phenomena in uranium compounds, notably exemplified by the heavy-fermion material URu₂Si₂, have long intrigued the condensed matter community. The term “hidden order” describes a phase ...

For the first time, an international team of scientists has experimentally simulated spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB) at zero temperature using a superconducting quantum processor. This achievement ...

When a system undergoes a transformation, yet an underlying physical property remains unchanged, this property is referred to as "symmetry." Spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB) occurs when a system ...

Researchers demonstrate a novel method for transforming continuous time crystals into discrete ones using subharmonic injection locking, offering new insights into symmetry breaking and control in ...

Pattern formation as a result of spontaneous symmetry breaking, not only can mediate biological function but also be harnessed to create novel materials. Our work focuses on two different systems – ...

Describing natural phenomena with geometric language is one of the most important achievements of modern physics. In the context of general relativity, Einstein treats spacetime as a dynamic geometric ...

The initiation of directional cell motion requires symmetry breaking that can happen with or without external stimuli. During cell crawling, forces generated by the cytoskeleton and their transmission ...