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Ultrathin material unlocked to reveal a powerful new form of magnetism
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By stretching a microscopic film of ruthenium dioxide to just a few atoms thick, researchers have successfully activated 'altermagnetism' in a material previously thought to be nonmagnetic. This breakthrough offers a promising new pathway for developing faster, more energy-efficient computer chips and advanced electronics.
By stretching a microscopic film of ruthenium dioxide to just a few atoms thick, researchers have successfully activated ‘altermagnetism’ in a material previously thought to be nonmagnetic. This breakthrough offers a promising new pathway for developing faster, more energy-efficient computer chips and advanced electronics.