Physics

Signature of quantum criticality in cuprates by charge density fluctuations

R. Arpaia, L. Martinelli, et al.

A groundbreaking study reveals that charge density fluctuations in cuprate superconductors are intimately linked to a quantum phase transition, offering crucial insights into the mysterious strange metal phase. This research, led by an interdisciplinary team including Riccardo Arpaia, Leonardo Martinelli, and others, sheds light on the enigmatic world of high-temperature superconductivity.