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Artificial atomic scale materials: Discovering how electrons fatten!

Researchers fabricated nanoscale artificial materials by manipulating atoms one after the other, discovering heavy electrons that exhibit unique electronic and magnetic properties. This breakthrough paves the way for designing novel materials with customized electronic behavior and exploring critical quantum processes.

SourceElhuyar Fundazioa·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 23, 2019

Researchers from IKBFU study properties of amorphous microwires

Researchers from IKBFU investigated the influence of internal mechanical stresses on glass-coated amorphous microwires. The study, published in Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, focuses on optimizing magnetostrictive, magnetostatic, and magnetodynamic properties.

SourceImmanuel Kant Baltic Federal University·JournalJournal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials·DateMay 22, 2019
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Frustrated materials under high pressure

Researchers at HZDR modify magnetic behavior of exotic materials Cs2CuCl4 using high pressures, revealing unusual magnetic properties and potential applications in quantum computing. The study contributes to the understanding of geometrically frustrated crystals.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 24, 2019

Scientists develop low-cost energy-efficient materials

Scientists have created amorphous softmagnetic alloys with high magnetic properties, technological plasticity, and ultrahigh strength. The new iron-based alloys surpass common industrial analogues in terms of their properties, offering relatively low cost and simplicity of industrial production.

SourceNational University of Science and Technology MISIS·JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds·DateApr 23, 2019
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Study opens route to ultra-low-power microchips

Researchers at MIT have developed a method to control magnetic properties of thin-film materials using hydrogen ions, enabling spintronics devices that consume less power and generate less heat. This breakthrough has the potential to overcome physical limitations in memory and logic devices.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Materials·DateNov 12, 2018

Team uses severe deformation method on bulk magnetic alloys for high performance

A team of researchers from Texas A&M University and Sandia National Laboratories successfully improved the mechanical properties of bulk magnetic alloys through microstructural refinement. The findings show that the severe plastic deformation process can produce high-performance alloys with superior mechanical environments.

SourceTexas A&M University·JournalJournal of Materials Research·DateJun 13, 2018

Piezomagnetic material changes magnetic properties when stretched

Researchers at UC Davis discovered a piezomagnetic material that alters its magnetic properties when subjected to mechanical stress. This finding has potential applications in detecting strain within materials, such as aircraft components, and could lead to new ways of investigating superconducting properties.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 16, 2018
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Siberian scientists suggested a new method for synthesizing a promising magnetic material

Scientists from Siberian Federal University have developed a new method for synthesizing iron-dysprosium garnet, a promising magnetic material. This method uses anion resin exchange precipitation, allowing for the production of materials with controlled properties and no high temperatures or aggressive substances.

SourceSiberian Federal University·JournalMaterials Science and Engineering A·DateJan 23, 2018

'Magnetoelectric' material shows promise as memory for electronics

Researchers have developed a high-quality magnetoelectric material that can store information using both electric and magnetic fields. The material enables the creation of low-power devices with multifunctional capabilities, paving the way for more efficient electronics.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 29, 2017

Printing a better actuator, actually

The NSF grant aims to improve the properties of magnetic shape-memory alloys, enabling efficient and economical production of magnetic actuators used in various industries. The researchers will use binder jet printing to enhance the microstructure and properties of these alloys.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·DateNov 13, 2017

Imaging how magnetism goes surfing

Scientists have developed a method to control magnetic properties of materials using surface acoustic waves, which can induce rapid changes in strain and magnetization. This technique has the potential to enable low-power magnetic devices, which is key to developing memory, computing, and communication devices at the nanoscale.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 13, 2017
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Are magnets the secret to Elastigirl's powers?

Nebraska physicist Christian Binek discovered a formula that links magnetism to elasticity and temperature. This finding may enable engineers to design materials with tailored elasticity by manipulating magnetic properties or applying external fields.

SourceUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln·DateJul 19, 2017

Scientists discover a 2-D magnet

Researchers have discovered intrinsic magnetism in isolated 2-D materials, a breakthrough that could lead to the development of more efficient and compact magnetic devices. The discovery was made using Scotch tape to exfoliate monolayers from larger crystals, revealing unique properties not seen in their 3-D forms.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalNature·DateJun 7, 2017

Neutrons identify key ingredients of the quantum spin liquid recipe

A team of researchers used neutron scattering to study the origins of unusual magnetic behavior in a rare earth metal oxide, revealing three key features: antiferromagnetic interactions, spin space anisotropy, and chemical disorder. These findings provide a better understanding of how quantum spin liquids exhibit exotic behaviors.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalNature Physics·DateDec 9, 2016

'Atomic sandwiches' could make computers 100X greener

Researchers have engineered a magnetoelectric multiferroic material that combines electrical and magnetic properties at room temperature. This new material could enable devices with lower energy consumption, addressing the growing concern of electronics being the fastest-growing consumer of energy worldwide.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalNature·DateOct 4, 2016

Nature Communications: How metal clusters grow

A team of researchers from Marburg and Karlsruhe has studied the stepwise formation of metal clusters, finding that a transition metal plays a key role in cluster growth. The study provides knowledge for customized optoelectronic and magnetic properties.

SourceKarlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 26, 2016
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The multiferroic sandwich

Scientists at SISSA and Northwestern University propose a new model for creating multiferroic materials that combine magnetism and ferroelectricity in the same substance. Theoretical study shows promise for controlling ferroelectricity with magnetism, paving the way for new technologies.

SourceInternational School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 4, 2015

Heat makes electrons' spin in magnetic superconductors

Researchers from Finland and Europe have discovered a method to convert heat into spin current in magnetic superconductors, enabling faster data writing processes. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize memory technology, making it more efficient and faster.

SourceAcademy of Finland·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 28, 2015

Better micro-actuators to transport materials in liquids

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a new production technology and material to manufacture tiny actuators that can swim through liquids. The actuators have helical shapes, are magnetic, and possess shape-independent magnetic properties.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateNov 18, 2014
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Novel approach to magnetic measurements atom-by-atom

Researchers propose a new method for measuring magnetic properties of materials at atomic resolution, utilizing the phase symmetry of an electron beam. This technique enhances the magnetic signal, enabling the detection of magnetism with unprecedented precision.

SourceUppsala University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 1, 2014

The quantum dance of oxygen

Researchers have identified a new phase of oxygen with unprecedented characteristics, including the formation of quartet molecules that exhibit a 'quantum dance' at high pressures. This phenomenon leads to fluctuating magnetic properties in one phase and loss of magnetism in another.

SourceInternational School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 7, 2014

On the road to Mottronics

Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Advanced Light Source have demonstrated the ability to control the conducting/insulating phases of ultra-thin films of Mott materials using epitaxial strain. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient transistors and memories with higher energy efficiencies and faster switching ...

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 24, 2014

Accidental nanoparticle discovery could hail revolution in manufacturing

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London discovered a novel nanoparticle with magnetic properties, revealing potential applications in battery technology and cancer therapies. The sea urchin-shaped nanoparticles consist of iron-filled nanotubes with unique properties that can be manipulated for various uses.

SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalCarbon·DateSep 9, 2013
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Ames Laboratory scientists discover new family of quasicrystals

Researchers found a unique arrangement of spin glass behavior in these new quasicrystals, which is distinct from the magnetic ordering seen in crystalline structures. The discovery provides insight into magnetism in complex environments and opens up new avenues for studying rare-earth quasicrystals.

SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalNature Materials·DateJun 10, 2013

Elemental and magnetic imaging using X-rays and a microscope

Researchers developed a new microscope that uses X-ray excited luminescence microscopy to image material properties. The technique combines optical microscopy's spatial resolution with synchrotron radiation's element and magnetic specificity, enabling the imaging of features as small as one micron.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalReview of Scientific Instruments·DateJun 14, 2012

Magnetic memories manipulated by voltage, not heat

Scientists from Tsinghua University tested three structures commonly used in magnetic memory experiments and found that voltage directly controls changes in the magnetic properties of all three materials. This is a significant advantage for real-world device performance, as it eliminates the need for heat-controlled systems.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateAug 29, 2011
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Measurements from the edge: magnetic properties of thin films

Scientists have developed a spectroscopic technique to measure magnetic properties of thin film edges, which become dominant at the nanoscale. The method allows for prediction of behavior in similar structures, impacting nanoscale electronics design.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·DateSep 28, 2007

Using nanomagnets to enhance medical imaging

Researchers at NIST create molecular nanomagnets that offer consistent design and high contrast, improving MRI imaging. The new agents can be turned on only when bonded to a target molecule or cell, with no toxicity issues.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPolyhedron·DateFeb 1, 2007
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Plenty of nothing: A hole new quantum spin

Scientists at the University of New South Wales create a new type of quantum wire that uses holes to carry electrical current, enabling control over magnetic properties and paving the way for spin-based transistors. This discovery has significant implications for high-speed electronics and quantum information technologies.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 26, 2006

Scientists use microscope to view magnetism at atomic level

Physicists have developed a technique to measure magnetism at the atomic scale using a scanning tunneling microscope, enabling potential applications in futuristic electronic and magnetic devices. This breakthrough could lead to advancements in spintronics, quantum computing, and more powerful hard drives.

SourceOhio University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 6, 2002