<ul><li>Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science have developed a powerful new microscope, cryogenic Quantum Twisting Microscope (QTM), to observe atoms and electrons in twisted graphene.</li><li>The QTM enables scientists to study how electrons interact with phonons, vibrations in materials that have a significant impact on conductivity and superconductivity.</li><li>During experiments with the QTM, researchers discovered a special kind of low-energy vibration called a 'phason' that is strongly linked to electrons in twisted graphene.</li><li>This breakthrough microscope has the potential to advance our understanding of quantum materials and contribute to the development of quantum technologies.</li></ul>

Scientists use new microscope to watch atoms dance in twisted graphene

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