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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Scientists Discover Unprecedented Magnetic Phenomenon: Single-Pole Magnets Defy Traditional Physics"

Physicists have discovered seemingly impossible one-sided magnets, known as monopoles, on the surface of hematite, a mineral made of iron oxide. By using an imaging technique called diamond quantum magnetometry, researchers found that groups of particles on the hematite's surface combine their properties to create the effect of a single particle with just one magnetic pole. This discovery could potentially lead to more energy-efficient computer memory by allowing engineers to have greater control over magnetic spin.

via Inverse|

#computer-memory #hematite #magnets

technology2 years ago•6 min saved

Unlocking Antiferromagnets: A Revolutionary Approach to Computer Memory

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have made a breakthrough in reading data stored in antiferromagnetic materials, which could be used as an alternative to traditional silicon-based computer memory chips. By passing a current through the antiferromagnets at ultra-low temperatures, researchers were able to measure a unique voltage that indicated whether the material was coded as 1 or 0. This discovery provides a practical method for reading data stored in antiferromagnets, which are potentially more energy efficient and less susceptible to corruption than traditional magnetic materials. The research opens up possibilities for faster and more efficient computer memory in the future.

via Phys.org|

#alternative-materials #antiferromagnets #computer-memory