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Novel quantum effect discovered in naturally occurring graphene

Researchers have found a way to stabilize the novel quantum effect in graphene at room temperature, which could lead to breakthroughs in data storage and computer components. The discovery was made using standard microfabrication techniques and showed that the material can generate its own magnetic field.

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New type of magnetism unveiled in an iconic material

Researchers have unveiled a new form of magnetism in Sr2RuO4, which can coexist with superconductivity and exists independently. The discovery was made using muons to detect tiny magnetic fields and is expected to provide new insights for basic and applied research.

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Rice physicists find 'magnon' origins in 2D magnet

Researchers found that spin-orbit coupling induces asymmetric interactions between electrons in chromium triiodide, affecting its topological excitations. This discovery could exist in other 2D van der Waals magnets and has implications for spintronics.

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Researchers identify ultrastable single atom magnet

Researchers at Ewha Womans University have created ultra-stable single-atom magnets that can maintain their magnetic state over days. Using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, the team achieved atomic-scale control of magnetic fields within quantum architectures.

Water and quantum magnets share critical physics

Physicists discovered a discontinuous phase transition in a quantum magnet, mirroring the behavior of water, allowing for precise control over its quantum properties. The study reveals critical-point physics, which is essential for understanding topological phases and protected qubits in these materials.

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Ultracold atoms reveal a new type of quantum magnetic behavior

Researchers discovered diverse behaviors in ultracold lithium atom spins influenced by magnetic forces. They used lasers to trap and arrange strings of 40 atoms each, inducing helical patterns that disappeared as individual spins approached equilibrium. The findings may help engineer spintronic devices and novel magnetic materials.

Confirming simulated calculations with experiment results

Scientists have successfully detected a topological Kosterlitz-Thouless (KT) phase in the rare-earth magnet TmMgGaO4 using highly sensitive nuclear magnetic resonance and magnetic susceptibility measurements. The experiment confirms long-held theoretical predictions, marking a significant breakthrough in understanding the behavior of q...

Quantum exciton found in magnetic van der Waals material NiPS3

Researchers discovered a novel exciton state in magnetic van der Waals material NiPS3, which is intrinsically a quantum state arising from a transition between two energy states. This breakthrough has significant implications for the field of quantum information and computing.

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$2 million grant will support development of 'magnetic camera'

Researchers will build a quantum mechanical magnetic camera using $2 million grant from NSF, enabling them to capture snapshots of weak magnetic fields emanating from quantum materials. The device aims to reveal intricacies of magnetic interactions and may have industrial applications in quality control and medical diagnostics.

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The best of two worlds: Magnetism and Weyl semimetals

Scientists have discovered magnetic Weyl semimetals, which exhibit both topological and magnetic properties. These materials have the potential to enable dissipationless transport and revolutionize data storage and energy conversion.

Seeking moments of disorder

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara discovered a new material state with quantum disordered liquid-like magnetic moments in sodium ytterbium oxide. This finding confirms the existence of a long-sought 'quantum spin liquid state,' which is desirable due to its association with entanglement.

In a new quantum simulator, light behaves like a magnet

Physicists have created a quantum simulator that mimics the behavior of magnets at very low temperatures using photons instead of magnetic dipoles. This breakthrough enables researchers to study complex quantum phenomena without requiring expensive experimental setups.

New insights into magnetic quantum effects in solids

Researchers have made significant progress in understanding magnetic quantum effects in solids, finding that they only occur within narrow parameter ranges. The study sheds light on the behavior of spin systems at different temperatures and interaction parameters.

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Seeing the light? -- Study illuminates how quantum magnets mimic light

A recent study validates a theory on quantum magnets behaving like photons of light, opening up new possibilities for understanding light's properties. The research team used neutron spectrometers to detect the presence of emergent electric and magnetic fields in a material called praseodymium hafnate.

Toy-inspired experiment on behavior of quantum systems

Researchers built a quantum version of Newton's cradle to study the behavior of quantum particles and understand how they reach thermal equilibrium. They observed that the chaotic motion leads to thermalization in a sequence of two exponential steps, challenging previous predictions.

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Monopole current offers way to control magnets

Researchers from RIKEN in Japan have discovered a new method to control magnets by manipulating the properties of virtual monopoles. By applying a magnetic field, they can control the behavior of north and south poles in frustrated magnets, leading to a dissipationless current.

Monopole current offers way to control magnets

Researchers from RIKEN discovered a way to control the properties of north and south poles in frustrated magnets using monopole currents. The system's conductivity can be controlled by applying magnetic fields, enabling efficient magnetism control with minimal energy loss.

Nanomagnets levitate thanks to quantum physics

Researchers at University of Innsbruck have successfully levitated nanomagnets using quantum physics, exhibiting stability and entanglement properties. This breakthrough defies the classic Earnshaw theorem and opens new avenues for studying exotic quantum phenomena.

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Neutrons zero in on the elusive magnetic Majorana fermion

A research team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has confirmed magnetic signatures related to Majorana fermions in alpha-ruthenium trichloride, a material that could enable quantum computations. The study uses neutron scattering to reveal the material's unique magnetic behavior.

Destruction of a quantum monopole observed

Researchers successfully created and decayed isolated quantum monopoles, providing fundamental understanding of their dynamics. The observation reveals that one monopole can spontaneously transform into another in under a second.

New winners to be announced at Quantum Technologies showcase

The UK Quantum Technologies Innovation Fund has announced its latest funding recipients, with over 30 live demonstrations showcasing cutting-edge technologies. The joint investment by Innovate UK and EPSRC aims to accelerate the application and exploitation of these technologies.

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Numerical validation of quantum magnetic ordering

Researchers used numerical simulations to validate previous theoretical predictions for antiferromagnetic materials, confirming a universal law relating the Néel temperature and staggered magnetisation density. However, discrepancies were found, highlighting the need for further investigation.

JILA researchers discover atomic clock can simulate quantum magnetism

Researchers at JILA have discovered that an atomic clock can mimic the behavior of complex quantum systems, including high-temperature superconductors. The study's findings suggest that atoms in the clock interact like those in magnetic materials, leading to correlations and entanglement.

A quantum simulator for magnetic materials

Physicists at ETH Zurich have developed a new device that uses laser beams and atoms to emulate magnetic materials, enabling the study of exotic forms of magnetism. The approach promises groundbreaking insights into the properties of magnetic materials.

Quantum bar magnets in a transparent salt

Researchers from UCL and EPFL have successfully created a material that mimics the behavior of traditional bar magnets, but at the quantum level. By manipulating the spins of tiny atoms in a transparent salt, they achieved an antiferromagnetic configuration, similar to large bar magnets, without the usual complications.

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Physicists cross hurdle in quantum manipulation of matter

Researchers developed a special sequence of high-precision electromagnetic pulses to protect the arbitrary quantum state of a single spin. This breakthrough enables the use of nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond as highly sensitive nanoscale magnetic sensors and potentially, qubits for larger-scale quantum information processing.

Synthetic magnetism achieved by optical methods

Researchers used laser light to create synthetic magnetism in neutral atoms, allowing for unprecedented control over quantum systems. This breakthrough enables the study of phenomena such as electrons in magnetic fields and has potential applications in quantum computing and information science.

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Quantum effects writ large

Researchers found telltale signs of a link between quantum effects and thermodynamic properties in YbRh2Si2, shedding light on collective organization of microscopic particles.

Exotic properties of 'quantum magnets' attract physicists

Researchers at Stanford University used neutron scattering to study the magnetic properties of insulators with random impurities, discovering a novel model magnet. The introduction of nonmagnetic impurities disrupts long-range magnetic order, leading to unprecedented quantum fluctuations.

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Landmine detection

Quantum Magnetics Inc. is adapting nuclear quadrupole resonance technology for landmine detection in a portable detector for U.S. marines and a vehicle-mounted system for the U.S. Army. The technology was originally developed for explosives and narcotics detection, with successful demonstrations at airport operations.