Heavy Fermions in Graphene For Radiation-Free Quantum Tech
For several years, rare-earth compounds have been gaining the attraction of scientists because of their special quantum properties, which have remained out of the reach of regular compounds until now. Schematic of how heavy fermions form in twisted graphene sheets. Image Credit: Jose Lado, Aalto University. One of the most exotic and exceptional properties of such materials is the occurrence of exotic superconducting states, and specifically, the superconducting states needed to construct futuristic topological quantum computers. For decades, researchers have been aware of these specific rare...