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Researchers discover how to control electron spin electrically

A six-person research team, led by physicist David Awschalom, demonstrates continuous electrical tunability of spin coherence in semiconductor nanostructures. This breakthrough enables the creation of spin gates that can manipulate electron spin direction and speed.

SourceUniversity of California, Santa Barbara - Engineering·JournalNature·DateDec 5, 2001

Neutrons Provide Clues To High Temperature Superconductivity

Researchers discover collective spin excitation in high-temperature superconductor, suggesting magnetic pairing mechanism. The experiment provides important insights into the behavior of electron spins, crucial for models of high temperature superconductivity.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateApr 13, 1999