New Delhi, Sep 16 (NationPress) In a remarkable advancement in the realm of quantum technology, researchers at Nagaland University have successfully emulated intricate fractal patterns observed in nature—like snowflakes, tree branches, and neuron networks—within the quantum domain.

As India takes significant steps towards enhancing next-generation technologies through the National Quantum Mission, this groundbreaking research holds the potential to significantly influence the design of future quantum devices and algorithms, according to the research team.

Fractals are not merely mathematical phenomena but are foundational blueprints present throughout nature—from the formation of rivers and lightning patterns to the growth of flora and neural networks.

This research effectively connects fundamental physics with practical applications, showcasing how insights from nature can drive innovation in computing and electronic systems.

The findings will enable researchers to investigate how amorphous non-crystalline materials can be tailored for quantum technologies, thus broadening the material foundation for both India's and the global quantum innovation initiatives.

“Fractals are naturally occurring patterns that manifest at various scales, visible in structures like coastlines, leaves, and blood vessels. In this study, I employed quantum mechanics to simulate the behavior of electrons in a magnetic field within fractal systems. This approach is distinct because the majority of research in quantum devices focuses on crystalline materials,” stated Dr. Biplab Pal, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, School of Sciences, Nagaland University.

“This research illustrates that non-crystalline, amorphous materials can also be effectively utilized in the design of nanoelectronic quantum devices,” he added.

The researchers highlighted that this study paves the way for exciting developments in quantum devices, such as the creation of molecular fractal-based nanoelectronic devices.

It may also enhance quantum algorithms and information processing, enabling better control over electron states for future computing applications; and the Aharonov-Bohm Caging effect, which involves confining electrons in fractal geometries—a phenomenon that could be leveraged in quantum memory and logic devices.

This study has been published in the peer-reviewed international scientific journal Physica Status Solidi – Rapid Research Letters.