Published January 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Quantum criticality in your car bumper

  • 1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rutgers University (United States)

Description

Over the past few years, condensed-matter physicists have become fascinated by the phenomenon of quantum phase transitions. We know that new forms of order develop within a material by way of phase transitions and that they can drastically change its properties. (U.K.)

Availability note (English)

Available online: http://www.physicsweb.org/

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physics World
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. vp.
ISSN
0953-8585

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
34009497
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY;
Descriptors DEI
CHROMIUM; FERROMAGNETISM; ORDER PARAMETERS; PHASE STUDIES; PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS; POLARIZATION; QUANTUM MECHANICS
Descriptors DEC
ELEMENTS; MAGNETISM; MECHANICS; METALS; TRANSITION ELEMENTS