quantum phase of matter
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concept
A quantum phase of matter is a distinct state of a many-body quantum system characterized by unique patterns of quantum correlations and symmetries that remain stable under small changes in external conditions.
Aliases (2)
- ordered electronic phase ×1
- strongly correlated electron phase ×1
Instances (3)
- Bose–Einstein condensate
- Wigner crystal ("strongly correlated electron phase")