To kill a quasiparticle: A quantum whodunit

Quasiparticles die young, lasting far, far less than a second. Why? A new Monash University study finds a culprit beyond the usual suspect (decay into lower energy states). Identification of the new villain--many-body dephasing--may be key to controlling quantum effects such as superconductivity and superfluidity.

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