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science-and-technology2 years ago

Unprecedented Electronic Phenomena Discovered in Graphene

Researchers from MIT have discovered a unique configuration of five layers of graphene that exhibits a rare magnetic property called a "multiferroic" state, as well as a never-before-seen electronic behavior known as ferro-valleytricity. This arrangement of graphene layers allows for interactions between electrons, resulting in quantum effects and the emergence of preferred, ferroic orders. The material's multiferroic properties could have applications in energy-efficient magnetic storage devices capable of storing double the amount of information compared to conventional devices.

science-and-technology2 years ago

"Groundbreaking Discovery: Graphene Unveils Rare Electronic State in Stacked Formation"

Scientists have discovered a rare electronic state called 'ferro-valleytricity' in graphene when it is stacked in a specific five-layer combination. This state exhibits unconventional magnetism and electronic behavior, which could be useful for developing classical and quantum computers, particularly in terms of energy-efficient data storage solutions. The researchers found that graphene arranged in a rhombohedral pattern displayed multiferroic behavior, where electrons coordinated their orbital motion and settled in a particular electronic 'valley'. This discovery opens up possibilities for manipulating electrons in two ways, potentially doubling data storage capacity in computer chips.

science-and-technology2 years ago

MIT Physicists Uncover Exotic Properties and Bizarre Electronic States in Graphene

MIT physicists have discovered that when graphene is stacked in a specific five-layer pattern, it exhibits a unique "multiferroic" state, showcasing unconventional magnetism and a novel electronic behavior named "ferro-valleytricity." This finding could pave the way for the development of high-capacity, energy-efficient data storage devices. By incorporating five-layer graphene or similar multiferroic materials into memory chips, engineers could potentially double the amount of data that can be stored on a chip compared to conventional methods.

science-and-technology2 years ago

"Unveiling a Rare Electronic State: The Emergence from a Five-Layer Graphene Sandwich"

Researchers at MIT have discovered that when graphene is stacked in five layers in a rhombohedral pattern, it exhibits a rare "multiferroic" state, displaying both unconventional magnetism and an exotic electronic behavior called ferro-valleytricity. This discovery could have implications for the development of ultra-low-power, high-capacity data storage devices for classical and quantum computers, potentially doubling the amount of information that can be stored compared to conventional devices.