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technology1 year ago•6 min saved

Why Magnetic Keyboards Are the Future of Gaming

The article argues that magnetic keyboards, specifically those using Hall Effect switches, are superior to traditional mechanical keyboards for gaming. Hall Effect keyboards offer features like adjustable actuation points and multiple actuation points per key, providing a competitive edge in gaming. These keyboards use magnets instead of physical contact for key activation, allowing for more customization and responsiveness. While some mechanical keyboards offer similar features, the article suggests that the future of gaming keyboards lies in magnetic technology.

via Tom's Guide|

#gaming #hall-effect #keyboards

science-and-technology1 year ago•1 min saved

"Unveiling the New Hall Effect: Expanding the Frontiers of Physics"

Scientists have discovered an anisotropic anomalous Hall effect in a spinel oxide thin film, which varies with current direction and is explained by a new model involving a magnetic toroidal quadrupole structure, aligning with Onsager’s theorem. This phenomenon contradicts Onsager’s reciprocal theorem and has not been observed before. The study proposes a physical model that successfully accounts for the coexistence of the magnetic toroidal quadrupole and ferromagnetism owing to conical magnetic anisotropy, pushing the boundaries of traditional physics.

via SciTechDaily|

#anomalous-hall-effect #hall-effect #magnetic-toroidal-quadrupole

science2 years ago•4 min saved

Unpacking Cosmic Eruptions: The Physics of the Unimaginable.

Scientists have proposed a new theory to explain the mechanism behind solar flares, which are caused by magnetic reconnection, a process that converts magnetic energy into powerful blasts of light and particles. The new theory suggests that understanding the microphysical details of reconnection could help researchers build better models of these energetic eruptions and make sense of cosmic tantrums. The theory proposes that the Hall effect, an electromagnetic phenomenon, holds the secret to speedy reconnection, and only models that include the Hall effect yield appropriately fast reconnection rates.

via Quanta Magazine|

#astrophysics #hall-effect #magnetic-reconnection