Animation (VIDEO)

Simons Foundation

Caption

Under certain conditions, electrons in a triangular lattice exhibit odd behavior. New research shows that the electrons attempt to organize themselves simultaneously in three competing ways. This animation demonstrates each order: alternating columns, angles separated by 120 degrees and a twisting pattern in three dimensions.

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Lucy Reading-Ikkanda/Simons Foundation

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