A Molecular State of Quantum Matter (IMAGE) Columbia University Caption With the help of microwaves, Columbia physicists have created a Bose-Einstein Condensate, a unique state of matter, from sodium-cesium molecules. Credit Will Lab, Columbia University/Myles Marshall Usage Restrictions Re-use with credit 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.