Researchers Successfully Freeze Light and Transform It into a Solid: Here's the Process Behind Their Achievement

Italian scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by successfully “freezing” light, demonstrating its ability to behave as a supersolid—a unique state of matter that combines solid-like structure with frictionless flow. This significant milestone in quantum physics, detailed in a recent publication in ‘Nature’, was led by researchers Antonio Gianfate from CNR Nanotec and Davide Nigro from the University of Pavia. Unlike traditional freezing methods, the team utilized advanced quantum techniques involving a semiconductor platform to manipulate photons into forming hybrid light-matter particles known as polaritons. As photons increased in number, the researchers observed the creation of satellite condensates, confirming the existence of the supersolid state. This breakthrough could revolutionize quantum computing and optical technologies, paving the way for more stable qubits and innovative optical devices. Scientists are optimistic that future developments will further enhance the manipulation and understanding of supersolid light.

Researchers Successfully Freeze Light and Transform It into a Solid: Here’s the Process Behind Their Achievement

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