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Briefing: This floating time crystal breaks Newton’s third law of motion
Strategic angle: Scientists have created a new kind of time crystal using sound waves to levitate tiny beads in mid-air.
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Updated 19 days ago
A new type of time crystal has been engineered using sound waves to suspend tiny beads in mid-air. This innovative approach allows for unique interactions among particles.
The levitation technique demonstrates a one-sided, unbalanced interaction among the particles, which diverges from established principles of motion, specifically Newton's third law.
This development could have significant implications for future research in physics and materials science, potentially influencing the design of advanced systems and applications.