Unlocking the Universal Secrets of Defects at the Atomic Scale
Scientists have recently discovered a new type of defect in a material that is universal at the atomic scale. This defect, called a ‘divacancy’, is a combination of two vacancies, or empty spaces, in the crystal lattice of the material. It is believed to be the reason for a range of unique properties in materials, from superconductivity to magnetism. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize materials science, unlocking the secrets of materials with these unique properties and paving the way for better and more efficient materials for a range of applications.
source: Phys.org