Some phases of matter cannot be described using the conventional framework of symmetry breaking and exhibit a so-called quantum order. One type of quantum order, known as topological order, is ...

Science can be difficult to explain to the public. In fact, any subfield of science can be difficult to explain to another scientist who studies in a different area. Explaining a theoretical science ...

Non-zero energy exchange with the environment can transform originally Hermitian systems into non-Hermitian ones. Beyond introducing complexity into the energy spectrum, non-Hermiticity can also ...

So-called “exotic phases of matter” are currently a major focus of scientific research. There are two reasons for this. From the perspective of basic science, they represent a largely unexplored ...

Properties that remain unchanged when materials are stretched or bent, which are broadly referred to as topological properties, can contribute to the emergence of unusual physical effects in specific ...

The ICBS 2026 opened August 9 at Huairou Science City north of Beijing, and the centerpiece of its fourth annual gathering is something the global scientific community has not seen before: the ...