"Revolutionizing Electronics: Harnessing Quantum Phenomenon for Enhanced Control"

Researchers at Penn State have developed a new electrical method to control the direction of electron flow in quantum materials that exhibit the quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) effect. By applying a five-millisecond current pulse, the internal magnetism of the material is impacted, causing the electrons to change directions. This method could have implications for the development of next-generation electronic devices and quantum computers, improving the efficiency of information transfer and storage in quantum technologies. The researchers are also exploring how to pause electrons on their route and replicate the QAH effect at higher temperatures.