Quantum vortices in superconductors moving along atomic steps (IMAGE)

Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

Quantum vortices in superconductors moving along atomic steps

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In superconductors with atomic-scale thickness, atomic steps guide the motion of superconducting vortices like rails.

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MANA NIMS and Art Action Inc. This image was created manually by us without generative AI tools: 3DCG modeling & rendering: Blender Compositing & color grading: Clip Studio Paint

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