Physicists at University of Toronto have identified 'octupolar' magnetism, a complex form of magnetism with eight poles, using light to probe atomic vibrations. This discovery opens up new avenues for quantum technology development, including controllable memory elements and computing devices.
Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered a systematic strategy for designing topological magnets by varying the number of layers in a crystal structure. The new approach, based on homologous series, could lead to new materials with unique magnetic and topological properties for applications in spintronics and quantum technologies.
Researchers aim to develop new magnets that reduce American reliance on supply-vulnerable foreign sources by finding alternatives to critical minerals. The UH-led team will use AI to design and manufacture next-generation permanent magnets, with the goal of surpassing industry-standard materials like neodymium iron boron.
MIT researchers have overcome a major challenge holding back the real-world deployment of microwave quantum technologies. They developed a scalable platform that generates pairs of highly correlated radio frequency waves at room temperature, enabling secure communications and high-precision radar and sensing.
Researchers found Eu2MnSi2O7's critical behavior is driven by long-range magnetic interactions, closing a gap in universality of magnetic phase transitions. The study establishes the compound as a platform for studying long-range interactions in complex insulating magnets.
Researchers at ISTA discover how to turn single molecules into effective magnets, overcoming weak magnetic field limitations. The findings could lead to breakthroughs in nanoelectronics and the design of single-molecule nanodevices.
A research team led by Iowa State University professors is using machine learning and synthetic techniques to discover new magnetic materials with unprecedented properties. The project aims to create ultra-powerful magnets that can improve energy productivity, reduce electricity costs, and enhance American industrial competitiveness.
Researchers demonstrate reversible switching of helimagnetic order by manipulating the polarity of an electric current under an applied magnetic field. The study provides a principle for controlling complex magnetic order using electric currents, advancing fundamental understanding of helimagnets.
Researchers propose a new way to detect altermagnets, a recently discovered class of magnetic materials that could revolutionize information transport and storage. The quantum sensor would measure the relaxation of a tiny magnetic defect in a diamond to identify altermagnetism.
The HARMONY project has achieved a significant milestone by processing recycled neodymium-iron-boron powder into functional magnet components. The process enables the production of high-quality magnets using industrially relevant methods, reducing dependence on primary raw materials.
Engineers at MIT and their collaborators create a new type of soft magnetic hydrogel that can be made into complex, magnetically activated three-dimensional structures. The new gel enables the creation of microscopic, magnetically responsive robots and materials with micron-scale precision.
Researchers at DTU have developed a new magnetic material that features a stable internal magnetic structure and almost no external magnetic field, above room temperature. This could enable faster components and lower energy consumption in spintronics.
Researchers at Tohoku University successfully measured the attempt time in nanomagnets for the first time, finding it to be 4-11 nanoseconds. This value can serve as a more accurate foundation for developing and evaluating the stability of magnetic devices.
Researchers at Tohoku University discovered that antiferromagnets can exhibit a liquid-crystal state under an electric current, directly detectable as an electrical resistance change. This phenomenon has the potential to provide qualitatively new device functions.
The University of Birmingham has launched a new facility for separating and recycling rare earth magnets, reducing the UK's reliance on imports. The facility uses an innovative hydrogen-based process that can recover over 400kg of rare earth alloy per batch.
Researchers have created a design framework for magnetic cloaks that can protect sensitive electronics and sensors from magnetic interference. The new concept enables shielding of components in fusion reactors, medical imaging systems, and isolating quantum sensors.
Altermagnets exhibit unique magnetic structure due to unconventional symmetries, enabling spin-polarized electron currents. A new method reveals this hidden structure using circularly polarized light and resonant photoelectron diffraction.
A new study could unlock the creation of brand new materials with promising biomedical applications, including smart drug delivery systems and targeted therapies. Researchers used a simple mathematical model to balance competing forces and predict the same arrangements across different materials.
Researchers develop novel dual-laser method to create adaptive, shape-locking devices. The material integrates a shape-memory polymer skeleton with magnetic microcapsules, allowing for 'writing' and 'bending' of instructions and shapes in situ.
A new magnet manufacturing process has been developed that produces strong permanent magnets quickly and uses less energy and is less expensive. The technique, called friction stir consolidation, eliminates porosity in the magnetic material and reduces oxidation.
Scientists at AIMR successfully demonstrated Rabi-like splitting in an artificial magnet using nonlinear coupling, preserving the system's symmetries. This finding opens up new possibilities for advancing our understanding of nonlinear dynamics and coupling phenomena in artificial control.
Researchers have identified cerium zirconium oxide as a clear, 3D realization of a rare quantum spin liquid, featuring emergent photons and fractionalized spin excitations. This discovery validates decades of theoretical predictions and has significant implications for next-generation technologies.
A review of global reports on magnet swallowing among children found that the issue persists despite increased regulations. The US reported the highest number of cases, and a significant proportion required medical interventions. Policy restrictions have shown varying effects, with bans associated with fewer cases.
ITER has completed its pulsed superconducting electromagnet system, the largest and most powerful in the world, with significant contributions from USA, Russia, Europe, and China. The system is expected to produce a tenfold energy gain and demonstrate the viability of fusion as an abundant, safe, carbon-free energy source.
The UTA-UT Austin team will use AI, quantum simulations, and experimental techniques to develop magnets that eliminate rare-earth elements. The researchers aim to enhance U.S. energy security and accelerate sustainable energy solutions with comparable magnetic properties.
Scientists develop wearable human-computer interface using magnetic field sensing electronic textiles that can be integrated into everyday clothing. The technology allows users to control devices with a wave of their finger, revolutionizing electronic textiles and improving durability.
Magnetic nanoparticles are guided to tumors using a magnet and heated by a laser to destroy cancer cells. Researchers developed nanoparticles that outperform conventional photothermal agents, killing cancer cells with high efficiency.
Scientists at Tohoku University and collaborators have made a significant discovery about how magnetic twist induces one-way electric flow in a unique quantum material. By studying the material's electronic behavior, they found that the 'magnetic twist' directly triggers electronic band asymmetry, leading to nonreciprocal transport.
Researchers at Tohoku University have achieved a significant advancement in opto-magnetic technology, observing an opto-magnetic torque approximately five times more efficient than in conventional magnets. This breakthrough enables the production of opto-magnetic effects with only one-fifth of the previous light intensity.
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have developed a new alloy, pyrochlore magnet, that exhibits nearly zero thermal expansion over an extremely large temperature range. This breakthrough is due to the material's heterogeneous composition, which balances out the usual thermal expansion effect.
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered a new superconducting material with a 'dome-shaped' phase diagram, typical of unconventional superconductors. This breakthrough could lead to the development of high-temperature superconducting materials for wider deployment in society.
The University of Texas at Arlington is developing more efficient processes for sourcing rare earth elements needed to produce high-performance magnets. The project aims to make the mining of these critical materials more environmentally sustainable and cost-effective.
Researchers at SeoulNational University of Science & Technology propose two new designs for energy-efficient vibration energy harvesters that boost power output and efficiency. The designs use a repulsive magnet pair, yoke, and optimized coil placement to maximize magnetic flux change, leading to higher power generation.
Researchers at MIT have created a new magnetic state in an antiferromagnetic material using terahertz laser light, enabling controlled switching and potentially leading to more efficient memory chips. The technique provides a powerful tool for manipulating magnetism and advancing information processing technology.
Researchers have developed a new method for producing one class of 2D material and supercharging its magnetic properties. By applying liquid phase exfoliation and chemical treatment, they were able to increase the material's coercivity by five-fold, making it more suitable for applications such as spin filtering, electromagnetic shield...
Researchers have developed a new X-ray technique called XL-DOT that visualizes crystal grains, grain boundaries, and defects in materials, enabling previously inaccessible insights into functional materials. The technique uses polarized X-rays to probe the orientation of structural domains in three dimensions.
A team of researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches current vapor-compression technology in terms of weight, cost, and performance. The device eliminates refrigerant emissions and requires less energy to operate, offering a promising alternative for cooling...
Researchers at the University of Birmingham create a ruthenium-based material with complex disordered magnetic properties, fulfilling the Kitaev quantum spin liquid state requirements. This breakthrough opens up new pathways for exploring these states of matter and provides a route to magnetic properties that don't follow classical laws.
Researchers successfully visualized tiny magnetic regions, known as magnetic domains, in a specialized quantum material using nonreciprocal directional dichroism. They also manipulated these regions by applying an electric field, offering new insights into the complex behavior of magnetic materials at the quantum level.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a graphene-based, ultra-thin antibacterial material that can kill 99.9% of bacteria on surfaces, including medical devices and implants. The new technology uses fridge magnet technology to control the orientation of graphene flakes, making it possible for practical applica...
Scientists at Aalto University and Institute of Physics CAS built an artificial quantum material with topological quantum magnetism, featuring a new state of matter. The researchers demonstrated the highest-order topological quantum magnet, which could provide substantial protection against decoherence in quantum technology.
Researchers have developed a technique to image magnetic structures in micrometer-thick magnets using coherent X-ray phase dichroism. This enables the study of previously inaccessible 3D textures in chiral magnets and giant magnetofossils, opening new avenues for spintronics and rock magnetism research.
A new system developed by universities of Córdoba and Valencia can detect THC in saliva with high sensitivity and speed. This technique uses dispersive microextraction by sorption and needle-based electrospray ionization emitters for mass spectrometry, reducing the analysis process to just two steps.
Researchers have developed a complex algorithm to choreograph the movement of two robotic arms, ensuring a clear space between them and maintaining a consistent magnetic field. This innovative system uses two robotic arms to steer magnetic medical devices, such as vine robots, with precise control and accuracy.
A new invention at TU Wien has created a method to dampen vibrations in precision devices such as high-performance astronomical telescopes. The technology uses electropermanent magnets, which are permanent magnets with a coil, to suppress vibrations efficiently and increase performance.
Researchers developed a novel approach to estimate permanent magnet temperature (PMT) directly from measurements, simplifying implementation and improving accuracy. The method is computation-efficient, non-invasive, and independent from winding temperature rise and inverter distortion.
Scientists at Tohoku University have discovered a new magnetic material that generates terahertz waves with an intensity four times higher than typical materials. This breakthrough enables the development of efficient terahertz wave emitters for various industrial fields, including imaging and medical diagnostics.
Researchers developed a new method to identify altermagnets using X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) and theoretically predicted its fingerprint. The approach was successfully applied to manganese telluride (α-MnTe), revealing the material's hidden fingerprint of altermagnetism, which could accelerate spintronics applications.
Scientists have discovered unique periodic structures in manganese germanide that behave like magnetic monopoles and antimonopoles. The researchers studied the collective excitation modes of these structures, revealing a way to experimentally determine their spatial configuration.
Researchers at Clemson University have developed a new noncentrosymmetric triangular-lattice magnet, CaMnTeO6, which displays strong quantum fluctuations and nonlinear optical responses. This breakthrough material has the potential to lead to advancements in solid-state quantum computing, spin-based electronics, resilient climate chang...
The MOLLER experiment aims to make a precise measurement of the electron's weak charge, probing its interactions with other subatomic particles. This will provide a stringent test of the Standard Model, revealing valuable insights into fundamental forces.
A robotic device mimics natural esophageal and intestinal movement to aid digestion, helping patients with blockages caused by tumors or stents. The device has the potential to improve quality of life for the aging population.
A novel mechanical metamaterial, 'Chaco,' exhibits history-dependent behavior, allowing it to remember the sequence of actions performed on it. This property enables potential applications in memory storage and robotics.
Researchers at Lancaster University and Radboud University Nijmegen have discovered a novel pathway to modulate and amplify spin waves at the nanoscale, paving the way for dissipation-free quantum information technologies. The study's findings could lead to the development of fast and energy-efficient computing devices.
Researchers developed a device controlling tiny magnetic states in ultrathin magnets using tunneling currents, enabling probabilistic computing. This breakthrough could lead to advanced memory devices and entirely new types of computers solving complex problems efficiently.
Scientists have developed a new approach to simulate the magnetization reversal of Nd-Fe-B magnets, shedding light on microstructural features hindering coercivity. The digital twins can guide the development of sustainable permanent magnets with ultimate performance.
Researchers have developed a method to create and repurpose artificial hairs with magnetic properties, enabling the control of motion at room temperature. The technique involves programming and reprogramming the magnetization of the magnetic particles in the cilia, allowing for changes in their behavior.
Researchers at Caltech have demonstrated quantum Barkhausen noise, which is the collection of little magnets flipping in groups. This effect is caused by quantum tunneling and co-tunneling, leading to macroscopic changes in magnetization, even without classical effects.
Researchers at Tohoku University propose a new concept for magnet-based memory devices using helical magnets' chirality to resolve crosstalk issues. The devices can be written and read out at room temperature, offering potential for high-density, non-volatile storage.
Scientists identify conditions for HTS magnets to safely operate without risk of sudden heat build-up, using advanced temperature monitoring systems. They also plan to test their approach on actual coils wound with HTS conductor material.