Magnetism and spin Research update Geometry induces chirality in nickel – and magnons flow Twisted nickel nanotubes use shape as the source of asymmetry Read article: Geometry induces chirality in nickel – and magnons flow
Magnetism and spin Research update Physicists demonstrate long-predicted exotic magnetic phases in 2D material Observations of how magnetism behaves in atomically thin materials could pave the way for new generations of ultracompact magnetic technologies Read article: Physicists demonstrate long-predicted exotic magnetic phases in 2D material
Planetary science Research update Lunar magnetic field mystery may finally have an explanation Physicists weren’t sure why Moon rocks brought back during the Apollo missions are more strongly magnetized than models predict Read article: Lunar magnetic field mystery may finally have an explanation
Magnetism and spin Research update Visible light paints patterns onto chiral antiferromagnets New technique for manipulating domains helps pave the way towards antiferromagnetic data storage Read article: Visible light paints patterns onto chiral antiferromagnets
Magnetism and spin Research update Shining laser light on a material produces subtle changes in its magnetic properties New use for photolithography could have applications for data storage Read article: Shining laser light on a material produces subtle changes in its magnetic properties
Magnetism and spin Research update Antiferromagnets could be better than ferromagnets for some ultrafast, high-density memories Researchers in Japan have succeeded in switching a manganese-tin nanodot using electric current pulses as short as 0.1 ns Read article: Antiferromagnets could be better than ferromagnets for some ultrafast, high-density memories
Magnetism and spin Research update New mechanism explains behaviour of materials exhibiting giant magnetoresistance "Remarkable" new model of quantum double-exchange ferromagnets could produce fresh insights into these technologically-important materials Read article: New mechanism explains behaviour of materials exhibiting giant magnetoresistance
Magnetism and spin Research update Layer-spintronics makes its debut New technique does away with the need for strong magnetic fields to control spin currents Read article: Layer-spintronics makes its debut
Instrumentation and measurement Research update Inverse design configures magnon-based signal processor Notch filter and demultiplexer created in thin magnetic film using current-loop array Read article: Inverse design configures magnon-based signal processor
Quantum computing Research update Quantum simulators deliver surprising insights into magnetic phase transitions Independent studies used atomic and superconducting qubits Read article: Quantum simulators deliver surprising insights into magnetic phase transitions