Fifth state of matter: NASA observes mystery quantum state predicted by Albert Einstein

Microgravity also allowed the atoms to be manipulated by weaker magnetic fields, speeding their cooling and allowing clearer imaging.

Creating the fifth state of matter is an incredibly complex process.

First, bosons – particles that have an equal number of protons and electrons – are cooled to near absolute zero using lasers to clamp them in place.

The slower the atoms move around, the cooler they become.

As they lose heat, a magnetic field is introduced to keep them from moving and each particle’s wave expands.

source: express.co.uk