The 2D triangular crystal structure of the sample exhibiting quantum spin liquid behavior. (IMAGE)

Shibaura Institute of Technology

The 2D triangular crystal structure of the sample exhibiting quantum spin liquid behavior.

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Quantum spin liquids (QSLs) are states of matter where spins remain entangled and fluctuate, never forming a traditional magnetic order.

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Yasuyuki Ishii from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan

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