Show Notes
Could exotic quantum materials make dark matter detectable? Researchers have identified three unusual materials whose unique electronic properties could amplify signals from extremely light dark matter particles.
If the approach works as predicted, these materials could dramatically improve detector sensitivity and offer a new way to search for one of the universe’s greatest mysteries.
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