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A bar magnet creates chaos in plasma

Researchers found a localized glow near the cathode surface due to enhanced ionization and electron confinement in the magnetic field. Increasing the magnetic field strength revealed a transition from order to chaos via a period-doubling route.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalPhysics of Plasmas·DateJul 25, 2017

Energy-efficient accelerator was 50 years in the making

The Cornell-Brookhaven ERL Test Accelerator, CBETA, combines two energy-saving technologies: energy recovery and permanent magnets. This innovation could lead to higher luminosity in colliding-beam experiments and produce brighter, more coherent radiation.

SourceCornell University·DateJul 21, 2017

Magnetic implants used to treat 'dancing eyes'

Researchers at University College London and Oxford have developed magnetic implants to control eye movement, improving symptoms of nystagmus for the first time. The study, published in Ophthalmology, shows that the implants can correct oscillopsia and improve visual acuity.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalOphthalmology·DateJun 26, 2017

Magnets, all the way down!

Assemblies of metallic nanoparticles behave like bulk magnets, displaying intriguing shape-dependent behavior that could improve high-density information storage technologies. The structures' magnetic behavior is influenced only by the shape of the assemblies, revealing a single bulk ferromagnet.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateJun 13, 2017
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Nanoparticles and magnets offer new, efficient method of removing oil from water

A new technique uses magnetic nanoparticles to separate oil from water through electrostatic force and a magnet, showing promise for improving water treatment in oil and gas production. The researchers believe their method could also be used to treat millions of gallons of fresh water and clean drinking water.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalJournal of Nanoparticle Research·DateJun 7, 2017

Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, June 2017

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new approach to locate oil and gas in shale, reducing production time and cost. Additionally, the team has discovered a link between electrochemistry and ferroelectricity, enabling new materials for electronics and energy applications.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalJournal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering·DateJun 5, 2017

Muon magnet's moment has arrived

The Muon g-2 experiment at Fermilab is searching for phantom particles that could rewrite scientists' picture of the universe. The experiment uses a world-famous electromagnet to measure muon particles in a precise magnetic field.

SourceDOE/Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory·DateJun 1, 2017

Computers create recipe for two new magnetic materials

Researchers at Duke University have created two new magnetic materials using high-throughput computational models. The success marks a new era for the large-scale design of new magnetic materials, with potential applications in motors, MRI machines and beyond.

SourceDuke University·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 14, 2017
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Physicists develop ultrathin superconducting film

Researchers at Saarland University create a flexible, ultra-thin superconducting film with potential applications in space technology and medical devices. The material can screen electromagnetic fields and levitate magnets, making it ideal for applications where weight is an issue.

SourceSaarland University·JournalSuperconductor Science and Technology·DateApr 6, 2017

Three layers of graphene reveals a new kind of magnet

Researchers discovered a new type of magnet in three layers of graphene, allowing for the observation of electronic interactions. By reducing imperfections, they enabled the development of coordinated electronic interactions, which is essential for creating electronic devices using graphene.

SourceTata Institute of Fundamental Research·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 23, 2017

Portable superconductivity systems for small motors

Researchers at Cambridge University developed a portable superconducting magnetic system that can attain a 3-tesla level for the magnetic field. Advances in cryogenics and new cooling technologies made this possible, enabling potential applications in small motors, healthcare, and other fields.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateFeb 7, 2017
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Researchers watch biomolecules at work

Scientists at the University of Bonn have successfully observed an important cell protein in action using a novel method that measures structural changes within complex molecules. This breakthrough allows researchers to elucidate cellular processes in their natural environment.

SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateDec 9, 2016

Spin liquid on a peak

Scientists from OIST Graduate University have modelled a spin liquid, showing disorder can co-exist with order in magnetic materials. The discovery offers exciting possibilities for new discoveries in physics and paves the way for finding real magnets in multiple states at once.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalPhysical Review B·DateNov 8, 2016

3-D-printed magnets

Researchers at TU Wien have developed a method to produce permanent magnets using a 3D printer, enabling precise customization of magnetic fields. The process involves depositing tiny magnetic particles into a polymer matrix, which is then exposed to a strong external magnetic field to create a permanent magnet.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateOct 25, 2016
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

Spherical tokamak as model for next steps in fusion energy

A Fusion Nuclear Science Facility (FNSF) would test materials and generate fusion fuel, paving the way for a pilot plant that demonstrates net energy production. Spherical tokamaks' design produces high-pressure plasmas with relatively low magnetic fields.

SourceDOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory·JournalNuclear Fusion·DateAug 24, 2016

Making magnets flip like cats at room temperature

Heusler alloy NiMnSb exhibits spin-orbit torques, a phenomenon that enables magnets to flip themselves through internal electron motion. This effect could lead to improved magnetic random access memory architectures with low power consumption and scalability.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Physics·DateJul 21, 2016

Quantum drag

Researchers found that a magnetic current flowing through one iron sheet can create quantized spin waves in another separate sheet, without physical connection. This phenomenon has potential benefits for emerging spintronics technology.

SourceUniversity of Iowa·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 20, 2016
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Scientists create 'magnetic charge ice'

A team of scientists at Argonne National Laboratory created a new material called rewritable magnetic charge ice, allowing unprecedented control over local magnetic fields. This innovation could pave the way for smaller and more powerful computers or even play a role in quantum computing.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateMay 25, 2016

Scientists create 'rewritable magnetic charge ice'

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and Northern Illinois University have created a new material, 'rewritable magnetic charge ice,' that allows for unprecedented control over local magnetic fields. This breakthrough could pave the way for new computing technologies with denser storage capabilities and added functionality.

SourceNorthern Illinois University·JournalScience·DateMay 19, 2016
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

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Atomic magnets using hydrogen and graphene

Atomic magnets have been created in a layer of graphene using the absorption of hydrogen atoms. By manipulating these atoms, it is possible to produce magnetic graphene with atomic precision.

SourceElhuyar Fundazioa·JournalScience·DateApr 26, 2016

Physicists discover flaws in superconductor theory

Researchers discovered significant deviations from the Critical State Model, revealing unexpected behavior favorable for practical applications. The study suggests using 'trapped field magnets' in various new ways and applications, including replacing expensive low-temperature superconducting magnets with more affordable alternatives.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateApr 8, 2016

New state of matter detected in a two-dimensional material

A team of researchers has found evidence of a mysterious new state of matter, known as a quantum spin liquid, in a real two-dimensional material. The discovery matches theoretical models and could lead to the development of faster quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Materials·DateApr 4, 2016

Discovered a new magnet

A new magnet has been discovered that can control Dirac fermions with zero mass. The researchers found that applying a magnetic field perpendicularly to the layers suppressed conductivity by 1000 percent and confined Dirac electrons, leading to a bulk half-integer quantum Hall effect.

SourceOsaka University·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 29, 2016
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The quest for spin liquids

Spin liquids are rare phenomena where magnets inside atoms don't order when cooled, exhibiting movement like a liquid. Researchers created a kagome map to understand these materials, potentially leading to new magnetic properties and advancing quantum computing.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 14, 2016

New ways to construct contactless magnetic gears

Researchers at OIST have developed a new theory for smooth magnetic couplings, allowing for the creation of contactless gears that can produce even motion without counterforce. This technology has several advantages over mechanical gears, including reduced maintenance and increased reliability.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalPhysical Review Applied·DateFeb 16, 2016

Twisting magnets enhance data storage capacity

Researchers successfully experimented with chiral magnetic materials that show a unique magnetic twisting effect triggered by weak external magnetic fields. This leads to the development of new types of magnetic memories with unprecedented storage capacities, up to 10 million times larger than conventional magnetic storage memory devices.

SourceHiroshima University·JournalPhysical Review B·DateFeb 11, 2016
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A fast way of electron orbit simulation in complex magnetic fields

Researchers develop a new algorithm to simulate electron trajectories in complex magnetic fields, significantly reducing simulation time. The method is applied to multipoles such as quadrupoles or sextupoles, yielding precise results and improving the stability of electron orbits.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalPhysical Review Special Topics - Accelerators and Beams·DateJan 20, 2016

Using nanoparticles to combat arteriosclerosis

A team of researchers developed a method for guiding replacement cells to diseased vascular segments using nanoparticles, which demonstrated promising results in mice. The fresh cells exert their curative effect in these segments by producing nitric oxide and regulating blood vessel expansion.

SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalACS Nano·DateJan 6, 2016

Nanomagnets: Creating order out of chaos

Researchers from HZDR and TU Dresden have developed a method to fabricate nanomagnets in an iron-aluminum alloy layer without masks. The use of highly focused ion beams enables the generation of complex magnetic geometries suitable for spintronic device applications.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 23, 2015

Success in producing a completely rare-earth free Feni magnet

Scientists successfully produced a high-quality FeNi magnet using natural meteorite material in just ten days, significantly reducing the production time from billions of years. This breakthrough resolves issues related to rare-earth supply and paves the way for industrial superiority in future magnets.

SourceTohoku University·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 17, 2015

Superconductor survives ultra-high magnetic field

Scientists have discovered that ultrathin layers of molybden disulfide (MoS2) remain superconducting under high magnetic fields, contrary to conventional physics. This phenomenon has significant implications for future quantum computing applications and could lead to breakthroughs in information storage.

SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalScience·DateNov 12, 2015
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

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Frustrated magnets point towards new memory

Frustrated magnets can produce tiny magnetic vortices, known as skyrmions, that may be used in memory storage. The discovery opens up a new class of materials for scientists working on skyrmionics, which aims to build logic devices based on skyrmions.

SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 23, 2015

New tool for studying magnetic, self-propelled bacteria that resemble compass needles

Researchers have developed a simple mechanism to control the swimming direction of magnetotactic bacteria, which can provide insight into the earth's sedimentary layers and potentially be used as indicators of climate change. The new tool uses a rotating permanent magnet to generate a controlled magnetic field.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalReview of Scientific Instruments·DateSep 15, 2015

Molecular trick alters rules of attraction for non-magnetic metals

Researchers at the University of Leeds have successfully altered quantum interactions to generate magnetism in non-magnetic metals by removing electrons using a carbon molecule interface. This breakthrough enables the use of abundant and harmless elements like carbon and copper, crucial for future technologies such as quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalNature·DateAug 5, 2015
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Small tilt in magnets makes them viable memory chips

A small tilt of magnets makes them viable memory chips, opening the door to a memory system that can be packed onto a microprocessor. This breakthrough could lead to computers that turn on instantly and operate with greater speed and significantly less power.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 3, 2015

Long-sought phenomenon finally detected

A team of physicists has confirmed the detection of Weyl points, a kind of massless particle predicted by physicist Hermann Weyl in 1929. The finding was made possible by a novel use of a photonic crystal material, which could lead to new kinds of high-power single-mode lasers and other optical devices.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateJul 16, 2015

Nonmagnetic elements form unique magnet

Researchers created the material by combining titanium and gold, resulting in an unusual magnetic property. The discovery of TiAu has significant implications for understanding magnetism and its applications, particularly in studying phase transitions at absolute zero.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 14, 2015

Penn research simplifies recycling of rare-earth magnets

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a new method to recycle rare-earth magnets, simplifying the process and increasing efficiency. The technique uses standard laboratory equipment and can separate neodymium and dysprosium from used electronics in just minutes.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateJun 18, 2015
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Researchers synthesize magnetic nanoparticles that could offer alternative to rare Earth magnets

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University have synthesized a powerful new magnetic material containing iron, cobalt, and carbon atoms, which can store information up to 790 kelvins. This material has long-range magnetic order and rivals the properties of permanent magnets, potentially reducing dependence on rare earth elements.

SourceVirginia Commonwealth University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJun 1, 2015

OSU researchers prove magnetism can control heat, sound

Researchers at Ohio State University have confirmed and interpreted experimental findings using OSC services, showing that phonons have magnetic properties. A magnetic field reduced the amount of heat flowing through a semiconductor by 12 percent in simulations performed on the Oakley Cluster.

SourceOhio Supercomputer Center·JournalNature Materials·DateMay 28, 2015

On-demand X-rays at synchrotron light sources

Researchers at Berkeley Lab developed a technique called PSB-KAC, which provides full control of single X-ray pulses without affecting beams for other users. This allows for timed experiments with optimized signal-to-noise ratios and reduced radiation damage.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalJournal of Synchrotron Radiation·DateMay 26, 2015

New class of swelling magnets have the potential to energize the world

Researchers at Temple University and the University of Maryland have discovered a new class of non-Joulian magnets that expand their volume when placed in a magnetic field. These magnets can generate negligible amounts of wasteful heat during energy harvesting, making them ideal for creating compact omnidirectional actuators.

SourceTemple University·JournalNature·DateMay 20, 2015
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Ecological 'flash mobs': It's all about timing ... and magnets?

A University of California, Davis study found that the Ising model can explain synchronous events like fruit tree boom and bust years and insect outbreaks. The model applies to understanding population dynamics and has broader implications for extinction and disease.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 8, 2015

New remote control for molecular motors

Physicists remotely control magnetic molecules spinning like tops using circularly polarised magnetic field changes. Theoretical findings by Iosif Davidovich Tokman and Vera Il'nichna Pozdnyakova may lead to designing rotating magnetic molecule rotors for powering molecular motors.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal B·DateMar 16, 2015
CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Clever application of magnetic force enhances laparoscopic surgery

Researchers at Vanderbilt University developed a new approach to laparoscopic surgery using magnetic force, allowing for up to 100 times more mechanical power and improved organ retraction. The system consists of an external unit and an internal unit with powerful permanent magnets, enabling accurate positioning and precise control.

SourceVanderbilt University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Robotics·DateMar 2, 2015