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We finally understand why quasicrystals can exist

Last updated: July 4, 2025 7:40 pm
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A rendering of a quasicrystal structure

LinKayser, Alexey E. Madison, PicoGK, LEAP?71 CC BY-SA 4.0

Quasicrystals have long puzzled researchers with their unique atomic arrangements that straddle the line between crystals and glasses. Unlike traditional crystals with repeating patterns or glasses with random atomic structures, quasicrystals exhibit ordered patterns that never repeat, making them a rare and intriguing form of matter.

A recent study conducted by Wenhao Sun and his team at the University of Michigan delved into the stability of quasicrystals using advanced computer simulations. By focusing on specific quasicrystals made from scandium and zinc, as well as ytterbium and cadmium, the researchers discovered that these unconventional structures can actually be the most stable configuration for certain atoms.

Traditional physics principles dictate that stable objects have the lowest possible energy, and the simulations confirmed that quasicrystals are favored over more common crystal-like arrangements due to their low energy requirements. This finding challenges previous assumptions that quasicrystals should be metastable, like glasses, and sheds light on their unique stability mechanisms.

According to team member Vikram Gavini, the innovative computational approach used in the study provided new insights into the formation and stability of quasicrystals. The research also highlighted the specific conditions required to grow quasicrystals in a lab setting, emphasizing their rarity in nature.

Looking ahead, experts like Peter Brommer from the University of Warwick anticipate that the study of quasicrystals’ unique properties, such as their vibrational characteristics and thermoelectric effects, could lead to the discovery of novel supermaterials. The fusion of advanced simulations and experimental techniques may unlock the full potential of quasicrystals and pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries in material science.

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