All articles tagged with #magnetic properties
Physicists at the University of Konstanz have developed a method to use light to alter the magnetic properties of common crystals like hematite in a non-thermal way, enabling high-speed data processing and quantum research at room temperature, potentially revolutionizing information technology and quantum studies.
Researchers at UT Arlington have discovered a new magnetic property in iron oxide nanoparticles induced by high pressure, which could lead to stronger magnets and reduce reliance on rare-earth metals in various technologies.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have successfully created a material that exhibits the elusive 'Kitaev quantum spin liquid state,' a breakthrough in quantum materials. By using ruthenium atoms arranged in an open framework, they prevented electron spins from aligning in an ordered state, instead achieving the disordered, entangled behavior characteristic of quantum spin liquids. This discovery could pave the way for advancements in quantum computing and data storage, bridging theoretical models and practical experimentation in quantum states of matter.
An international research team has discovered anomalous rocks on the Moon's surface near Reiner Gamma, exhibiting unique magnetic and reflective properties. Using artificial intelligence to analyze over one million images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, the team found rocks covered in a special reflective dust, shedding light on the Moon's magnetic core history. Future investigations will focus on understanding dust-rock interactions, and NASA plans to send a robotic rover to the region in the coming years to further study these anomalous rocks and their reflective dust, crucial for planning future manned missions and potential lunar settlements.
Scientists analyzing images of the Moon's surface have discovered boulders covered in uniquely magnetized dust, possibly indicating distinct properties of the lunar dust. Using AI to review images from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, the researchers identified 130,000 images of rocks with compelling features, leading to the discovery. The dust-covered boulders, found in the Reiner K crater, exhibit unusual photometric behavior, reflecting less light back towards the sun than other rocks. The upcoming Lunar Vertex mission aims to explore this phenomenon further, potentially shedding light on the Moon's formation and impact history.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have demonstrated a device made of a two-dimensional magnetic quantum material that works in room temperature, paving the way for ultra-fast and energy-efficient computers and mobile devices. Two-dimensional magnetic materials offer unique magnetic properties that make them attractive for developing new energy-efficient and ultra-fast applications for sensors and advanced magnetic memory and computing concepts. The breakthrough is believed to enable a range of technical applications in several industries as well as in our everyday lives.