UMD Physicists Find Crystal Symmetry Controls Nuclear Spin States of Molecular Hydrogen

Los Angeles, CA (SPX) May 01, 2026

Chemical physicists at the University of Maryland have demonstrated that the nuclear spin states of molecular hydrogen can be controlled simply by freezing it inside dry-ice crystals – no magnetic fields or chemical catalysts required. The findings, published in Physical Review Letters on April 29, 2026, open potential paths toward improved hydrogen fuel storage, more stable quantum memory, and

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