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Spintronics: Innovative crystals for future computer electronics

Researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt have grown crystals with rare-earth atoms that exhibit surprising fast magnetic properties. The team found that the strength of these reactions can be adjusted by choosing different atoms, opening up possibilities for optimizing spintronics components.

SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 28, 2022
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Evidence for exotic magnetic phase of matter

Researchers discovered a novel type of magnet, the antiferromagnetic excitonic insulator, which involves strong magnetic attraction between electrons in a layered material. The new state emerges when electrons form bound pairs with holes and trigger an antiferromagnetic alignment of adjacent electron spins.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 22, 2022

Eccentric fractional skyrmion discovered in numerical simulations of ultra-cold superfluids

Scientists have discovered a new type of skyrmion with half-integer topological numbers in a ferromagnetic superfluid, challenging the current understanding of these phase defects. This discovery could lead to a major breakthrough in skyrmion research and its applications in particle physics and spintronics.

SourceOsaka City University·JournalPhysical Review A·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 15, 2022

Mapping the quantum future with smart TV technology

Researchers at the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science created the first-ever 2D map of the Overhauser field in organic LEDs, revealing local spin variations that can impact device performance. The study highlights challenges in miniaturizing organic-based sensing technologies for practical applications.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 13, 2022

New super-conductors could take data beyond zeroes and ones

Researchers have developed conducting systems that control electron spin and transmit a spin current over long distances without ultra-cold temperatures. This breakthrough enables the creation of new technologies for encoding and transmitting information at room temperature.

SourceDuke University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 1, 2022
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Quantum computing in silicon hits 99% accuracy

Researchers have achieved 99% accuracy in quantum computing using silicon-based devices. The breakthrough enables the creation of large arrays of qubits capable of robust computations, overcoming a significant challenge in building reliable quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 19, 2022

Novel semiconductor gives new perspective on anomalous Hall effect

Researchers have demonstrated a novel semiconductor exhibiting an unconventional large anomalous Hall resistance in the absence of large-scale magnetic ordering. The findings validate a recent theoretical prediction and provide new insights into the phenomenon.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 22, 2021
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New version of organic electronics for rational management of energy

Researchers at the University of Malaga have developed a new version of organic electronics that can manage energy consumption more efficiently. The technology, known as spintronics, uses carbon-based molecules to expand electronic material versatility and functionality.

SourceUniversity of Malaga·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 10, 2021

Harvard-led researchers document the presence of quantum spin liquids, a never-before-seen state of matter

Researchers at Harvard have successfully observed quantum spin liquids, a previously unseen state of matter that has been elusive for nearly 50 years. By manipulating ultracold atoms in a programmable quantum simulator, the team was able to create and study this exotic state, which holds promise for advancing quantum technologies.

SourceHarvard University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 2, 2021

Green information technologies: Superconductivity meets spintronics

Researchers have created a material system exhibiting unusually long-range Josephson effect, enabling macroscopic quantum coherence and potential for spintronic applications. The discovery of 'triplet' superconductivity, where electrons with the same spin circulate, expands possibilities for low-power consumption devices.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 2, 2021

Programmable interaction between quantum magnets

A team at Heidelberg University has successfully demonstrated a programmable control of spin interactions in isolated quantum systems. By adopting methods from nuclear magnetic resonance, the researchers used microwave pulses to modify the atomic spin and stall its reorientation. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for Quantum...

SourceHeidelberg University·JournalScience·DateNov 29, 2021
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Trapping spins with sound

Scientists demonstrate acoustic manipulation of electron spins in silicon carbide, enabling efficient control of magnetic quantum properties. The technique uses surface acoustic waves to tune the spin state, preventing information loss and paving the way for more affordable quantum technologies.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 1, 2021

Three-channel Kondo effect discovered in cubic holmium compound

Researchers have discovered a three-channel Kondo effect in a cubic holmium compound using numerical methods, predicting an exotic quantum ground state and potential applications. The study found a residual entropy value at ultra-low temperatures, matching the predicted value by the three-channel Kondo effect.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalJournal of the Physical Society of Japan·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 30, 2021
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Exotic magnetic states in miniature dimensions

Scientists have fabricated chains of triangular polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with spin 1, exhibiting Kondo resonances characteristic of spin ½ quantum objects. This breakthrough enables the exploration of linear spin chains and two-dimensional networks for quantum computation.

SourceSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 14, 2021

Quantum materials cut closer than ever

Researchers at DTU have developed a new method for designing nanomaterials with unprecedented precision, allowing for the creation of compact and electrically tunable metalenses. This breakthrough enables the development of high-speed communication and biotechnology applications.

SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateSep 13, 2021
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Accessing high-spins in an artificial atom

Osaka University researchers demonstrate the readout of spin-polarized multielectron states composed of three or four electrons on a semiconductor quantum dot. This breakthrough may lead to quantum computers utilizing high-spin states, enabling faster and higher-capacity processing.

SourceOsaka University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 19, 2021

‘Missing jigsaw piece’: engineers make critical advance in quantum computer design

Quantum engineers at the University of New South Wales have discovered a new technique to control millions of spin qubits, a critical step towards building a practical quantum computer. This breakthrough uses a novel component called a dielectric resonator to focus microwave power and deliver uniform magnetic fields across the chip.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2021

Spin-sonics: Acoustic wave gets the electrons spinning

Researchers detected the first spin of a nano-acoustic wave using a nanowire, which can control nano-systems or transfer information. The phenomenon has potential applications in acoustic quantum technologies.

SourceUniversity of Münster·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 29, 2021

Researchers propose a method of magnetizing a material without applying an external magnetic field

Scientists at São Paulo State University discovered that compressing paramagnetic salts adiabatically can produce magnetization. The process aligns the particles' spins, resulting in a constant total entropy and magnetized system. This method has potential applications in investigating other interacting systems.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 29, 2021
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Seeing with radio waves

Scientists from the University of Tsukuba used radio-frequency imaging to detect nitrogen-vacancy defects in diamond with improved resolution. The technique, called spin-locking, enhances accuracy and sensitivity by shielding electron spin from random noise.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalJapanese Journal of Applied Physics·DateJul 9, 2021

Exotic superconductors: The secret that wasn't there

A new study has disproved an experiment that claimed to discover a novel form of superconductivity in strontium ruthenate, a material that plays an important role in unconventional superconductivity. The material behaves similarly to well-known high-temperature superconductors.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 22, 2021
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Astonishing quantum experiment in Science raises questions

A new experiment demonstrates the stability of quantum interactions between coupled atoms under electron bombardment. The findings suggest that special quantum states may be realized in quantum computers more easily than previously thought.

SourceForschungszentrum Juelich·JournalScience·DateMay 27, 2021

Scientists overhear two atoms chatting

Researchers at Delft University of Technology intercept a chat between two atoms, demonstrating perfect superposition and entangled quantum states. This breakthrough has significant implications for research on quantum bits and may lead to new experimental possibilities.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalScience·DateMay 27, 2021

New evidence for electron's dual nature found in a quantum spin liquid

Experimental results provide hard evidence for spin-charge separation in electrons, a long-theorized concept by Philip Anderson. The study confirms the presence of spinons, which are thought to be composed of two particles: one bearing negative charge and another containing spin.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature Physics·DateMay 13, 2021

New perovskite LED emits a circularly polarized glow

Researchers developed a new type of LED that utilizes spintronics to produce circularly polarized light emission. The technology uses chiral molecules to self-assemble into standing arrays, which actively spin-polarize injected electrons and emit circularly polarized light.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalScience·DateMar 12, 2021
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Theory could accelerate push for spintronic devices

Rice University scientists develop a new theory that can help identify materials for advanced spintronic devices, which depend on electron spin states. The theory predicts heteropairs of two-dimensional bilayers that enable large Rashba splitting, making room-temperature spin transistors possible.

SourceRice University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateFeb 25, 2021

The magic angle of twisted graphene

Researchers discovered that twisted graphene at a 1.1-degree angle produces superconductivity, allowing for efficient electricity transport without resistance. The magic angle creates a moiré effect, trapping electrons and phonons in domains that enable superconducting properties.

SourceUniversité catholique de Louvain·JournalNature·DateFeb 23, 2021

'Magnetic graphene' forms a new kind of magnetism

Researchers have discovered a new form of magnetism in magnetic graphene, which could help understand superconductivity. The material's unique properties allow it to remain magnetic even when becoming a conductor under high pressure.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalPhysical Review X·DateFeb 8, 2021
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Information transport in antiferromagnets via pseudospin-magnons

Scientists from the Technical University of Munich and Norwegian University of Science and Technology have discovered a way to manipulate pseudospin in antiferromagnetic insulators, enabling the transport and detection of information. This discovery opens up new perspectives for information processing with antiferromagnets.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 16, 2020

Diamonds are a quantum scientist's best friend

Researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand have made a groundbreaking discovery in diamond, uncovering triplet spin superconductivity. This phenomenon has significant implications for the development of new technologies, including radiation detectors and advanced electronics.

SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalNew Journal of Physics·DateOct 7, 2020

Quirky response to magnetism presents quantum physics mystery

Researchers discovered a topological insulator that exhibits two electronic states with opposite spin, but only one responds to magnetism. The findings challenge our understanding of exotic physics and raise questions about the properties of this material.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 10, 2020

FEFU scientists are paving way for future tiny electronics and gadgets

Researchers at Far Eastern Federal University propose controlling spin-electronic properties of thin-film magnetic nanosystems through surface roughness. This approach maximizes useful spin-electron effects, enabling the development of new-generation tiny electronics and superfast computer memory.

SourceFar Eastern Federal University·JournalNPG Asia Materials·DateAug 27, 2020
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UChicago scientists discover way to make quantum states last 10,000 times longer

A team of UChicago scientists developed a technique that allows quantum systems to stay operational for up to 22 milliseconds, four orders of magnitude higher than before. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize quantum communication, computing, and sensing by enabling new research opportunities in quantum engineering.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalScience·DateAug 13, 2020

Efficient valves for electron spins

Researchers at the University of Basel developed a new technique for efficient control and detection of electron spins in semiconductor devices. The spin valves can be controlled individually using nanomagnets, allowing for precise determination of electron spin orientation.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalCommunications Physics·DateAug 12, 2020
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Scientists strengthen quantum building blocks in milestone critical for scale-up

Researchers have demonstrated coherence times up to 10,000 times longer than previously recorded for spin-orbit qubits, making them an ideal candidate for scaling up silicon quantum computers. Strong spin-orbit coupling is key to achieving stable qubits and robust quantum information.

SourceCentre for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology·JournalNature Materials·DateJul 20, 2020

Researchers develop ultra-sensitive device for detecting magnetic fields

A team of Brown University physicists has developed a new type of compact, ultra-sensitive magnetometer that could be useful in applications involving weak magnetic fields. The device uses the anomalous Hall effect and is up to 20 times more sensitive than traditional Hall effect sensors.

SourceBrown University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJun 8, 2020

Scientists use pressure to make liquid magnetism breakthrough

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory use pressure to create a magnetic liquid, potentially leading to breakthroughs in high-temperature superconductivity and quantum computing. The discovery involves slowly squeezing two small diamonds together with a magnetic material between them, resulting in the emergence of a spin liquid state.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 18, 2020
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CCNY physicists shed light on the nanoscale dynamics of spin thermalization

Researchers at CCNY provide new insights on nanoscale spin thermalization dynamics, discovering that groups of electron spins can facilitate communication between isolated nuclear spins. This breakthrough could enable devices using electron and nuclear spins for quantum information processing or sensing at the nanoscale.

SourceCity College of New York·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 7, 2020

A key development in the drive for energy-efficient electronics

Researchers from the University of Leeds have created a 'spin capacitor' that can generate and hold the spin state of electrons for hours, opening up possibilities for new devices with efficient data storage. This innovation could lead to more sustainable technologies requiring less power.

SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 23, 2020

Solving a mystery in 126 dimensions

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have successfully analyzed the complex structure of benzene in 126 dimensions, shedding light on its stability and interactions. The discovery reveals unexpected electron behavior, where up-spin double-bonded electrons interact with down-spin single-bonded electrons.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 5, 2020
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The magnet that didn't exist

Scientists from QuTech have observed experimental signatures of Nagaoka ferromagnetism using an engineered quantum system. This phenomenon was predicted by Japanese physicist Yosuke Nagaoka in 1966 and has never been observed naturally. The researchers created a two-dimensional lattice of four quantum dots, which allowed them to trap t...

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature·DateMar 2, 2020

New quantum switch turns metals into insulators

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have demonstrated a new way to control electrical currents in materials by leveraging electron spin and orbital rotation. This breakthrough enables metal-insulator transitions, which could lead to new electronic, magnetic, and sensing applications.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 3, 2020

Spinning quantum dots

Physicists Sanjay Prabhakar and Roderick Melnik modelled the interplay between electric fields and electron spins in slowly moving quantum dots. They revealed that spin-orbit coupling occurs, inducing a magnetic field in the absence of an external one.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal B·DateJan 15, 2020
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