Quantum oscillations defy expectations in this exotic material
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Scientists studying zirconium pentatelluride (ZrTe5) discovered that its electrons behave in unexpected ways under extreme cold and powerful magnetic fields up to 60 tesla. Instead of following predictable patterns, quantum oscillations persisted beyond where they should have disappeared, caused by "reentrant Landau levels" driven by spin-orbit interactions. The findings could help resolve long-standing contradictions in ZrTe5 research and open doors to exploring even more exotic quantum states.
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