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Scientists turn light into a ‘supersolid’ for the 1st time ever: What that means, and why it matters

TechScientists turn light into a 'supersolid' for the 1st time ever: What that means, and why it matters

March 14, 2025

For the first time, researchers transformed light into a quantum crystalline structure to create a “supersolid” that’s both solid and liquid at the same time. Here’s what that means, and why it’s such a big step forward.

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