New stability rules distinguish quantum phases of matter that an older method wrongly groups together

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Most of us recognize basic phases of matter and their properties: solids maintain their shape, liquids flow freely with constant volume, and gases expand to fill their container.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:00:02 UTC.

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