Moiré patterns facilitate discovery of novel insulating phases

Materials having excess electrons are typically conductors. However, moiré patterns -- interference patterns that typically arise when one object with a repetitive pattern is placed over another with a similar pattern -- can suppress electrical conductivity, a study by physicists has found.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/02/210215110328.htm
Moiré patterns facilitate discovery of novel insulating phases Moiré patterns facilitate discovery of novel insulating phases Reviewed by cmakigo on February 16, 2021 Rating: 5

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