WashU physicists created a new phase of matter in the center of a diamond

I feel more prone to believe these folks than Microsoft, with the new state of matter part.

What’s a Time Crystal?

To understand time crystals, imagine regular crystals like diamonds or quartz. These are beautifully structured because their atoms repeat in precise, organized patterns in space.

On the other hand, doesn’t time crystal repeat patterns in space—it ticks in a consistent rhythm over time, combining the three dimensions of space with the fourth dimension: time.

Breaking New Ground: The Time Quasicrystal

Time crystals aren’t new—they were first created in 2016. But the WashU team took things further, building a “time quasicrystal.” Unlike regular time crystals, which tick with one predictable rhythm, time quasicrystals produce multiple frequencies, like playing a chord instead of a single note.

How They Did It?

Okay, uh, I don't know what's going on here but no.