Phase transitions, shifts between different states of matter, are widely explored physical phenomena. So far, these ...

Puzzling effects Two quantum simulations have revealed unexpected behaviour at quantum phase transitions. (Courtesy: Shutterstock/Inna-Bigun) Unexpected behaviour at phase transitions between ...

In this month's issue, we present our first 'Focus' — a collection of specially commissioned review and opinion pieces — on the topic of quantum phase transitions. The most familiar examples ...