Exploring the 'Magic' of the Magic Angle Bilayer: Visualizing Microscopic Phases
Today, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have announced a major breakthrough in the field of microscopy. They have developed a technique for visualizing microscopic phases of matter in a way that has never been done before. Called “Magic Angle Bilayer,” this technique allows researchers to observe and measure the behavior of electrons in the small-scale world of nanoscale materials. This breakthrough could have far-reaching implications for many areas of research, including the development of new materials, electronics, and nanotechnology. The Magic Angle Bilayer technique is based on the observation of electrons in a bilayer structure of graphene, two layers of atomically thin carbon. By applying a very precise angle to the bilayer, the electrons interact with each other in a way that reveals the underlying phases of matter. This breakthrough could lead to a wealth of new discoveries in materials science and nanotechnology.
source: Phys.org