Read article: Inverse design configures magnon-based signal processor 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: Quantum simulators deliver surprising insights into magnetic phase transitions Quantum computing Research update Quantum simulators deliver surprising insights into magnetic phase transitions Independent studies used atomic and superconducting qubits
Read article: Terahertz light produces a metastable magnetic state in an antiferromagnet Magnetism and spin Research update Terahertz light produces a metastable magnetic state in an antiferromagnet New phase could be used to make faster and more compact memory and processing devices
Read article: New candidate emerges for a universal quantum electrical standard Metrology Research update New candidate emerges for a universal quantum electrical standard Approach based on the quantum anomalous Hall effect does away with the need for applied magnetic fields
Read article: Altermagnets imaged at the nanoscale Magnetism and spin Research update Altermagnets imaged at the nanoscale Study provides insights into the nature of this recently-discovered class of magnetism
Read article: Orbital angular momentum monopoles appear in a chiral crystal Magnetism and spin Research update Orbital angular momentum monopoles appear in a chiral crystal Experimental observations at the Swiss Light Source could advance the development of energy-efficient memory devices based on "orbitronics"
Read article: Rotating cylinder amplifies electromagnetic fields Magnetism and spin Research update Rotating cylinder amplifies electromagnetic fields The Zel'dovich effect is observed in an electromagnetic system for the first time
Read article: Nickel langbeinite might be a new quantum spin liquid candidate Magnetism and spin Research update Nickel langbeinite might be a new quantum spin liquid candidate The phase diagram of this new material contains a "centre of liquidity"
Read article: Spins hop between quantum dots in new quantum processor Quantum computing Research update Spins hop between quantum dots in new quantum processor Hopping-based logic achieved at high fidelity
Read article: Laser light makes a material magnetic Magnetism and spin Research update Laser light makes a material magnetic Researchers demonstrate a new way to induce a relatively large magnetic moment in room-temperature materials
Optics & Photonics Briefing This issue explores lasers and detectors, solar power, medical imaging and high-resolution displays