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Intrinsic Non-Hermitian Phase Transition Reported in a Bulk Condensed-Matter System
Key Takeaways
- Science published "Discovery of an intrinsic non-Hermitian phase transition in a bulk condensed-matter system" in Volume 393, Issue 6816, pages 1152-1155.
- Non-Hermitian physics describes open systems with gain and loss, where energy spectra can become complex at exceptional points.
- Most prior experimental work has engineered non-Hermitian behavior into photonic, microwave, or acoustic platforms rather than finding it in nature.
- An intrinsic effect in a bulk solid would be more robust, more reproducible, and more compatible with existing fabrication methods.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.org