Revolutionary Time Crystal Developed with Unprecedented Longevity

A team of physicists has created a time crystal that can last at least 40 minutes, far surpassing previous records and confirming a decade-old theoretical prediction.

Physicists at TU Dortmund University have developed a time crystal using indium gallium arsenide, achieving a lifespan millions of times longer than any before.
The time crystal's oscillations are triggered by nuclear spin polarization, a process enabled by continuous illumination.
This breakthrough confirms the theoretical concept of time crystals, first proposed by Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek in 2012.
The crystal's period can be manipulated by adjusting experimental conditions, offering insights into chaotic behavior when it 'melts'.
This advancement opens new possibilities for precise frequency measurement in quantum physics applications.