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October 11, 2016

Observing the birth of quasiparticles in real time
Innsbruck, Austria (SPX) Oct 10, 2016
The concept of quasiparticles is a powerful tool to describe processes in many-body quantum systems, such as solid-state materials. For example, when an electron moves through a solid, it generates polarization in its environment because of its electrical charge. This "polarization cloud" moves together with the electron and the resulting "dressed electron" can be theoretically described as quasiparticle or a polaron. "You could picture it as a skier on a powder day," says Grimm. "The skier is sur ... read more

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