Physicists have directly observed the electronic building blocks responsible for flat bands in quantum materials, confirming ...

Scientists have found a rare quantum material in which electrons move in coordinated ways, essentially 'dancing.' Straining the material creates an electronic band structure that sets the stage for ...

Graphite is an incredibly important, versatile mineral, with uses spanning industries. Because graphite can easily conduct electricity and withstand high temperatures, it is especially important for ...

Bandgap refers to a region of an element’s crystal’s electronic band structure through which electrons can’t pass. Also referred to as an energy gap, bandgap is a concept in solid-state physics and ...

A study from the Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA) has uncovered a theoretical mechanism showing how the electronic band structures of strongly correlated insulators can be ...

A team led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has found a rare quantum material in which electrons move in coordinated ways, essentially “dancing.” Straining the material ...