科学家首次观察到理论上存在的量子粒子：三维Skyrmion

这种理论上存在的粒子是首次在低温量子气体中观察到的，它不是由电子，质子和电子组成的正常粒子。它是一种量子粒子，是粒子与周围系统相互作用产生的能量指征。

Three-dimensional skyrmion: Scientists observe theoretical particle for first time

https://www.upi.com/https:/www.upi.com/Science_News/2018/03/02/Three-dimensional-skyrmion-Scientists-observe-theoretical-particle-for-first-time/5771520022283/

Scientists observe a new quantum particle with properties of ball lightning

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180302144835.htm

Weird quantum particles simulated in droplet of ultracold gas

BY RANDALL HYMANMAR. 2, 2018

Scientists aren't yet sure if they can use the method to create ball lightening, but the findings -- published in the journal Science Advances -- could be used to create a ball of plasma that doesn't break apart. Such a breakthrough could inspire energy-efficient fusion reactors.

1. W. Lee, A.H. Gheorghe, K. Tiurev, T. Ollikainen, M. Möttönen, and D.S. Hall. Synthetic Electromagnetic Knot in a Three-Dimensional Skyrmion. Science Advances, 2018 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aao3820