Weyl semimetal

Ever wondered how some materials behave like magic in the world of physics?

Imagine you're at a concert where the music seems to move through you, creating a unique experience. You want to understand why this happens.

Weyl semimetals are like the concert's magic, with electrons moving in a special way that creates this unique feeling. The technical term for this is "linear dispersion relation."

Example

In a Weyl semimetal, electrons move through the material as if they're racing on a straight track, unlike the usual zigzagging paths.

Remember this

Weyl semimetals have a special electron movement that creates unique properties, like the straight-line motion that makes them feel magical.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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