A new type of magnet, previously thought to be impossible, has been discovered! This discovery, called “altermagnetism“, could lead to more efficient electronic devices and the development of a new generation of computers.
The discovery was made at the Swiss Light Source (SLS) in collaboration with scientists from the Czech Academy of Sciences and the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland.
What is Altermanyetism?
Altermanetism is the third branch of magnetization. It is the first new type of magnet discovered after ferromagnets and antiferromagnets.
The Importance of Discovery
Altermanetism can be found not only in a few special materials, but also in many crystals found in people’s drawers. This means that the discovery has the potential for a very wide impact.
Researchers believe that this discovery
Instead of paving the way for the next generation of computers and electronics,
Instead of revolutionizing the emerging field of spintronics,
He believes it will advance our understanding of condensed matter physics.
What is Spintronics?
Spintronics is a field that also exploits the spinning state of electrons to carry information. This field has the potential to revolutionize computing as it relies on the use of charged electrons found in electronics.
More about Exploration
The research is detailed in a study titled “Altermagnetic Lifting of Kramers spin degeneracy” published in the scientific journal Nature on February 14.
This discovery is an important development in the fields of physics and engineering. It is expected to have a major impact on electronic devices and computing technology in the future.
