• Subjects Condensed-matter physics TheOriginal Articlewas published on 25 February 2026 replying to: C • ZeljkovicNaturehttps://doi • 1038/s41586-026-10126-1(2026) • In our paper1, we demonstrate that the relative intensities of charge-density-wave (CDW) peaks in the Fourier transform of STM topographies of RbV3Sb5can be controlled by an electric field induced by laser light • Moreover, we show that this change in the intensities is accompanied by changes in the ratio of Bragg vectors; we also replicate previous findings on the changes in the CDW state induced by a magnetic field • In their comment, Candelora and Zeljkovic2assert that, in the absence of artifacts like drift, noise and tip changes, the CDW intensity in the 135 compounds would remain unaffected by light and magnetic fields, consistent with a previous publication from their group3

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  • This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access options Access Nature and 54 other Nature Portfolio journals Get Nature+, our best-value online-access subscription 27,99 € / 30 days cancel any time Subscribe to this journal Receive 51 print issues and online access 185,98 € per year only 3,65 € per issue Buy this article - Purchase on SpringerLink - Instant access to the full article PDF. 39,95 € Prices may be subject to local taxes which are calculated during checkout References Wilson, S. D. & Ortiz, B. R. AV3Sb5 kagome superconductors. Nat. Rev. Mater. 9, 420-4

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