QuantumDiscoveries (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption Quantum materials are created one atomic layer at a time in a series of vacuum chambers, as overseen by West Virginia University graduate student Joseph Benigno (left) and postdoctoral research associate Pedram Tavazohi. Credit WVU Photo Usage Restrictions NONE 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.