Ohio State Researchers Discover Superconductivity Control in Twisted Graphene
Researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered a method to control superconductivity in twisted bilayer graphene by altering its surrounding environment. Led by physics professor Chun Ning (Jeanie) Lau, the study involved stacking two sheets of carbon and rotating one slightly relative to the other, combined with strontium titanate. This setup allowed scientists to observe and influence electron interactions, which are crucial for superconductivity. The team found that by tuning the environment, they could switch superconductivity on and off, challenging traditional superconductor theories. The findings suggest a simpler method for controlling superconductivity, potentially leading to more efficient electronics and quantum technologies.