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Anomalous quantum oscillations reveal new physics in a topological insulator

August 17, 2026Phys.orgQuantum News

A Nature Communications study found unusual quantum oscillations in ZrTe5, a 3D topological insulator. Under near-absolute-zero temperatures and huge magnetic fields, the electrons behave differently than standard theory predicts, hinting at new physics.

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