Condensed Matter Physics in the News

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Which of the following is an example of a topological insulator?

  1. Graphene

  2. Diamond

  3. Silicon

  4. Bismuth selenide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bismuth selenide is a topological insulator, which means it has a bulk band gap but conducting surface states.

What is the name of the phenomenon where a material exhibits zero electrical resistance below a certain temperature?

  1. Superconductivity

  2. Ferromagnetism

  3. Dielectric breakdown

  4. Quantum Hall effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Superconductivity is the phenomenon where a material exhibits zero electrical resistance below a certain temperature.

Which of the following is an example of a quantum spin liquid?

  1. Water

  2. Helium-3

  3. Copper oxide

  4. Iron oxide


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Helium-3 is an example of a quantum spin liquid, which is a state of matter where the spins of the atoms are disordered but still interact with each other.

What is the name of the effect where a material exhibits a change in its electrical resistance when exposed to a magnetic field?

  1. Magnetoresistance

  2. Hall effect

  3. Superconductivity

  4. Ferromagnetism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magnetoresistance is the effect where a material exhibits a change in its electrical resistance when exposed to a magnetic field.

Which of the following is an example of a metamaterial?

  1. Graphene

  2. Diamond

  3. Silicon

  4. Photonic crystal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A photonic crystal is an example of a metamaterial, which is a material with properties that are not found in nature.

What is the name of the phenomenon where a material exhibits a change in its optical properties when exposed to an electric field?

  1. Electrochromism

  2. Magneto-optic effect

  3. Photoconductivity

  4. Superconductivity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electrochromism is the phenomenon where a material exhibits a change in its optical properties when exposed to an electric field.

Which of the following is an example of a topological superconductor?

  1. Cuprate superconductors

  2. Iron-based superconductors

  3. Heavy-fermion superconductors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of topological superconductors, which are superconductors that have a non-trivial topological order.

What is the name of the phenomenon where a material exhibits a change in its magnetic properties when exposed to a temperature change?

  1. Magnetocaloric effect

  2. Superconductivity

  3. Ferromagnetism

  4. Antiferromagnetism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The magnetocaloric effect is the phenomenon where a material exhibits a change in its magnetic properties when exposed to a temperature change.

Which of the following is an example of a quantum Hall insulator?

  1. Graphene

  2. Diamond

  3. Silicon

  4. Gallium arsenide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gallium arsenide is an example of a quantum Hall insulator, which is a material that exhibits the quantum Hall effect.

What is the name of the phenomenon where a material exhibits a change in its electrical resistance when exposed to light?

  1. Photoconductivity

  2. Superconductivity

  3. Ferromagnetism

  4. Antiferromagnetism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Photoconductivity is the phenomenon where a material exhibits a change in its electrical resistance when exposed to light.

Which of the following is an example of a spintronic device?

  1. Transistor

  2. Diode

  3. Capacitor

  4. Magnetic random-access memory (MRAM)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Magnetic random-access memory (MRAM) is an example of a spintronic device, which is a device that utilizes the spin of electrons for information storage and processing.

What is the name of the phenomenon where a material exhibits a change in its magnetic properties when exposed to a mechanical stress?

  1. Magnetostriction

  2. Superconductivity

  3. Ferromagnetism

  4. Antiferromagnetism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Magnetostriction is the phenomenon where a material exhibits a change in its magnetic properties when exposed to a mechanical stress.

Which of the following is an example of a thermoelectric material?

  1. Graphene

  2. Diamond

  3. Silicon

  4. Bismuth telluride


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bismuth telluride is an example of a thermoelectric material, which is a material that can convert heat into electricity or vice versa.

What is the name of the phenomenon where a material exhibits a change in its electrical resistance when exposed to a strain?

  1. Piezoresistivity

  2. Superconductivity

  3. Ferromagnetism

  4. Antiferromagnetism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Piezoresistivity is the phenomenon where a material exhibits a change in its electrical resistance when exposed to a strain.

Which of the following is an example of a topological insulator?

  1. Graphene

  2. Diamond

  3. Silicon

  4. Bismuth selenide


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bismuth selenide is an example of a topological insulator, which means it has a bulk band gap but conducting surface states.

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