Communications Materials
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Behind the Paper: Unraveling the Magnetic Mysteries of Na₂Co₂TeO₆
The journey to understanding the magnetic properties of Na₂Co₂TeO₆ (NCTO) began with a fundamental question: Can this material reveal the elusive quantum spin-liquid (QSL) state predicted by the Kitaev model? Our article provides the answer.
ABAA! – Alternating-Bias Assisted Annealing of Amorphous Oxide Tunnel Junctions
Rigetti’s novel technique, Alternating-Bias Assisted Annealing (ABAA), allows for more precise qubit frequency targeting, enabling improved execution of 2-qubit gates and a reduction in defects, which both contribute to higher fidelity.
Predicting Plastron Thermodynamic Stability for Underwater Superhydrophobicity
Non-wettable surfaces can mitigate the adverse effects of wetting-related phenomena. However, current achievements fall short of meeting industrial requirements because traditional goniometry does not provide meaningful information on the wetting regime or plastron stability underwater.