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Quantum phase transition
In physics, a quantum phase transition (QPT) is a phase transition between different quantum phases (phases of matter at zero temperature). Contrary to classical phase transitions, quantum phase transitions can be only be accessed by varying a physical parameter - such as magnetic field or pressure - at absolute zero temperature.
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