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Time crystals aren't science fiction anymore: Here's what to know about latest breakthrough

Time crystals, once considered a theoretical curiosity, have moved closer to practical application with recent breakthroughs. These structures, which were first theorized by Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek in 2012, exhibit perpetual motion without energy input, breaking time-translation symmetry. Recent advancements include the creation of a time crystal that can maintain its state for at least 40 minutes, significantly longer than previous experiments. This development was achieved by researchers at TU Dortmund University in Germany, who used a nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond to observe the time crystal's oscillations. This breakthrough not only confirms the existence of time crystals but also opens up potential applications in quantum computing and ultra-precise timekeeping, as these crystals could serve as highly stable quantum memories or sensors. The research, published in Nature Physics, marks a significant step towards understanding and harnessing the unique properties of time crystals for technological advancements.

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