Flat bands go 3D
A 3D soundwave lattice creates the first fully flat Landau levels, proving they can exist beyond two dimensions
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Lorna Brigham is a Scientific Editor at IOP Publishing. She holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and completed her PhD at the University of Sussex, where she specialised in photovoltaic materials. Lorna joined the Reports on Progress in Physics journal team in 2024 and has since developed a strong interest in condensed matter and particle physics. Outside of work, she enjoys reading novels and strength training.
A 3D soundwave lattice creates the first fully flat Landau levels, proving they can exist beyond two dimensions
Read article: Flat bands go 3D
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