Scientists Transform Light into Supersolid for the First Time

Recently, researchers successfully turned light into a "supersolid", marking a groundbreaking achievement in physics by combining the properties of solids and superfluids.

What is a Supersolid?

  • A supersolid has a rigid structure like a solid but can flow without friction like a superfluid.
  • Previously, supersolids were only created using atoms—this is the first time light has been transformed into one.
  • This achievement opens new possibilities in quantum computing, materials science, and energy storage.

Understanding the Supersolid State of Light

  • Unlike traditional photonic systems, this experiment creates a true supersolid phase, rather than merely mimicking atomic structures.
  • The system consists of coherent quantum droplets ....
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