The title of the article is "Scientists discover new state of matter: Time Crystals".
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Scientists have made an extraordinary discovery to prove the existence of a new state of matter called "time crystals". These crystals repeat in time rather than space, breaking the symmetry of time in non-equilibrium systems.
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In 2012, theoretical physicist Frank Wilczek predicted the possibility of time crystals, but it wasn't until now that scientists were able to create and observe them in the lab. Researchers at Google AI Quantum and Stanford University used cold electrons trapped in a periodic potential to form the time crystals.
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By applying a series of carefully timed and measured laser pulses to the trapped electrons, the researchers observed the characteristic signature of time crystals - a unique oscillating behavior that distinguishes them from other states of matter.
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The discovery of time crystals has significant implications for our understanding of time and the laws of physics. It opens up new possibilities for building quantum computers and could lead to advances in fields such as magnetism and superconductivity.
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While the findings are groundbreaking, there is still much to learn and explore about time crystals. Further research is needed to fully understand their properties and potential applications. Nonetheless, this discovery marks an exciting milestone in our exploration of the fundamental nature of time and matter.
