Monday, October 03, 2005

Metallic Superfluid Seen in Computer

by Belle Dumé PhysicsWeb News, 29 Sep 2005 Theoretical physicists have found evidence for a novel quantum state called a "metallic superfluid" in numerical calculations. If observed in experiments the superfluid would be a new member of the family of "super" states that already includes superconductors, superfluid liquids and gases, and supersolids. The new state could be seen in hydrogen or its isotopes under high pressure. Read more