A collaborative study involving researchers from Tokyo University of Science, The University of Tokyo, and Kobe University has uncovered unexpected magnetic quantum oscillations in the Kondo insulator, ytterbium dodecaboride.
These findings suggest that charge carriers may exist in insulators where their presence was previously unanticipated, potentially challenging existing theoretical models.
Published on June 24, 2026, this research adds a new dimension to the understanding of quantum physics and the behavior of materials traditionally considered insulators.