Scientists have announced the discovery of a new type of ‘time quasicrystal’. Researchers from Washington University in the United States reported making progress in the field of quantum mechanics by discovering a new phase of matter known as ‘time quasicrystals’. Physics professor Chong Zu, one of the researchers involved in the study, stated, “Essentially, they can store quantum memory for long periods, akin to the quantum analogue of RAM. We are far from such a technology. However, creating a time quasicrystal is an important first step. This material represents an entirely new phase.” EXPERIMENTALLY OBSERVED Time crystals have been experimentally observed several times in the past using different materials. Experts suggest that the way to create a time crystal is to eject some of the carbon atoms from the crystal lattice of diamond, forming something known as a nitrogen vacancy center with a neighboring nitrogen atom and an empty space. Researchers note that the findings not only shed light on the quantum world but also provide new insights that could help understand time crystals better.