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Discoverers of a third form of magnetism win major physics prize
Physicists who uncovered altermagnetism, a newly recognised form of magnetism challenging a century of established physics, have won a major prize. The discovery could transform future computing and electronics.
Why it matters
Altermagnets could enable faster, more efficient electronic and spintronic devices.
Background
Magnetism was long divided into ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. Altermagnetism was proposed theoretically in recent years, with key work by researchers in Prague and Mainz, and later confirmed experimentally.
Sources
- ScienceDaily ↗Oct 18, 5:41 AM ET
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