quasicrystal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of quasicrystal
First recorded in 1985–90
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However, they are distributed unevenly throughout the already highly complex structure of a quasicrystal.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
In summary, the present breakthrough propels condensed matter physics and quasicrystal research into uncharted territories, paving the way for advanced electronic devices and next-generation refrigeration technologies.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 18, 2024
Bindi was regaling his companions with the quasicrystal story when an acquaintance at the table remembered that an older woman named Koekoek lived on her street in Amsterdam.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 18, 2014
It still isn't clear how atoms assemble into quasicrystal structures, and the discovery has found few real-world applications.
From Nature ● Oct. 12, 2011
They found not liquid crystals but complex quasicrystal structures with patterns almost repeated yet not quite.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2010
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