<ul><li>Physicists have successfully created neutron Airy beams that follow a parabolic trajectory, exhibiting unique properties like self-acceleration and self-healing.</li><li>Airy beams do not spread out and reconstruct themselves after encountering obstacles, making them valuable for quantum science research and advanced imaging techniques.</li><li>Researchers overcame challenges by using a holographic approach with a custom-microfabricated silicon diffraction grating to manipulate neutrons into Airy beams.</li><li>The properties of neutron Airy beams could enhance neutron imaging techniques, explore complex material properties, and have implications for drug development, materials science, spintronics, and quantum computing.</li></ul>

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