New material design capable of controlling temperature at which converts from insulator to conductor paves way for novel superconductors
In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists have devised a revolutionary synthetic material design poised to revolutionize electronic devices by transcending the limitations of traditional transistors. This novel advancement, achieved through collaborative efforts between researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Japan, Denmark, and the United States, promises to redefine the landscape of electronic switches by overcoming the longstanding challenge of electronic 'traffic jams'. Conventional materials are categorized as either electrical conductors or insulators. However, correlated electron materials present a unique class that exhibits a transition from insulator to metal under specific conditions, typically temperature-dependent. This transition, while significant, poses challenges for applications such as electronic switches that necessitate consistent operation at ambient temperatures. Led by luminaries like Prof. Naga Phani and his team at the Solid State and...