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A tiny defect in a crystal reveals a big quantum surprise

ScienceDailyFriday, October 23, 2026 at 10:22 AM

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A tiny defect in a crystal reveals a big quantum surprise
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Researchers have solved a long-standing challenge in understanding how tiny defects in materials like diamond and silicon carbide behave when exposed to light.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Researchers have solved a long-standing challenge in understanding how tiny defects in materials like diamond and silicon carbide behave when exposed to light.

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Researchers have solved a long-standing challenge in understanding how tiny defects in materials like diamond and silicon carbide behave when exposed to light.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.

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