A strange new quantum state appears when atoms get “frustrated”

A strange new quantum state appears when atoms get “frustrated” A newly discovered “double-frustrated” material could give scientists a powerful new handle on exotic quantum magnetic states.

• Date:
• March 16, 2026
• Source:
• University of California - Santa Barbara
• Summary:
• Physicists at UC Santa Barbara have uncovered a new way to manipulate unusual magnetic states by exploiting “frustration” inside a crystal’s atomic structure. The team discovered a rare system where two different...