Chinese scientists achieve breakthrough, detect rare quantum friction in folded graphene

Chinese scientists observed quantum friction in folded graphene, challenging classical models and revealing nonlinear friction patterns. By inducing internal strain, they altered electron movement and created fixed energy states that reduced energy loss. This discovery could lead to new methods for minimizing friction in nanoscale devices and quantum computing systems. The team plans to investigate quantum friction in other materials and conditions to further understand atomic-level energy dissipation.