Electron crystals come under the microscope
Abstract
In 2D materials, electrons at low densities can freeze into well-defined positions and form exotic structures called Wigner crystals. A non-invasive technique has been developed to image these crystals directly.
- Publication:
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Nature
- Pub Date:
- September 2021
- DOI:
- 10.1038/d41586-021-02573-9
- Bibcode:
- 2021Natur.597..640R