Fractons are a type of quasi-particle excitations that emerge in certain models of condensed matter physics, particularly in the study of quantum many-body systems. They are characterized by exhibiting fractal-like behavior, which means their properties can depend on the scale at which they are observed. This leads to unusual physical phenomena and challenges traditional paradigms in particle physics. Fractons typically arise in specific types of lattice models and are associated with ground state degeneracy and restricted mobility.
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