230802-ScienceAdvances-Qimaio_Si (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Quantum physicist Qimiao Si is Rice University’s Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Professor of Physics and Astronomy and director of the Rice Center for Quantum Materials. Credit Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.