“New electric sibling” emerges, taking spintronics to the next level with miraculous spin-dependent phenomena – a breakthrough in magnetism!
VILLIGEN, SWITZERLAND – Researchers at the Swiss Light Source SLS have made a groundbreaking discovery that has expanded our understanding of magnetism. Published in Nature, the study discusses the identification of a new type of fundamental magnetism, named ‘altermagnetism,’ with significant implications for the field of spintronics. Previously, the magnetic family consisted of two main branches: ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic. The discovery of altermagnetism adds a third branch, marking a pivotal advancement in our comprehension of …