New microscope reveals quantum dance of atoms in twisted graphene

At the Magic Angle, a Mysterious Vibration Emerges – And It Might Explain Superconductivity

Scientists have unveiled a cutting-edge quantum microscope that allows them to observe how electrons interact with strange atomic vibrations in twisted graphene, including a newly revealed “phason.” This phenomenon could help explain mysterious behaviors like superconductivity in materials rotated to the “magic angle.” The breakthrough, made possible by operating the microscope at cryogenic temperatures, marks [...]

New microscope reveals quantum dance of atoms in twisted graphene

In new research published in Nature, Weizmann Institute scientists introduce a powerful tool to explore quantum phenomena—the cryogenic Quantum Twisting Microscope (QTM).

Scientists use new microscope to watch atoms dance in twisted graphene

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science have created a powerful new microscope that allows them to watch the tiniest movements of atoms and electrons in exotic materials like twisted graphene. Their invention, called the cryogenic Quantum Twisting Microscope (QTM), gives researchers a way to explore the strange and exciting world of quantum physics with […] The post Scientists use new microscope to watch atoms dance in twisted graphene a…

ZEN core available for ZEISS scanning electron microscopes

ZEISS has introduced its ZEN core software suite for operating all ZEISS scanning electron microscopes (SEMs), including focused ion beam scanning electron microscopes (FIB-SEMs). Universal software designed to operate any ZEISS light or electron microscope ZEN, which stands for ZEISS Efficient Navigation, is designed to support microscopists in acquiring and managing imaging data. Users in fields such as materials research, natural resources, e…

Groundbreaking Microscope Unveils Quantum Choreography of Atoms in Twisted

In a groundbreaking development published this week in Nature, researchers at the Weizmann Institute have unveiled an extraordinary advancement in the study of quantum materials — the cryogenic Quantum Twisting Microscope (QTM). This newly engineered instrument has allowed scientists, for the very first time, to directly observe the intricate interplay between electrons and a previously elusive atomic vibration within twisted bilayer graphene. T…

In new research published in NatureThe scientists of the Weizmann Institute introduce a powerful tool to explore quantum phenomena: the cryogenic quantum torsion microscope (QTM). Using this pioneering instrument, the researchers observed – for the first time – the interactions between electrons and an exotic atomic vibration in leaves [...]