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New quasicrystal
February 19 , 2023
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- Scientists have discovered a new type of quasicrystal, one with 12-fold symmetry, in the Sand Hills of north central Nebraska, USA.
- This quasicrystal was formed during an accidental electrical discharge, possibly by a lightning strike or a downed power line in a dune.
- Quasicrystal is essentially a crystal-like substance.
- In crystal, atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern.
- a quasicrystal consists of atoms that are arranged in a pattern that doesn’t repeat itself regularly.
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