Tag Archives: Magnetism

Skyrmions on the Rise – New 2D Material Advances Low-Power Computing

New materials with exotic magnetic features could enable the next generation of tiny, fast electronic devices. Continue reading

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Spin Transport in Nonmagnetic Materials

Interactions between electron spins and acoustic lattice vibrations in a nonmagnetic material could generate a spin current over a long distance.  Continue reading

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Satellites glimpse the microphysics of magnetic reconnection

In situ measurements capture a nonturbulent, efficient reconnection event on Earth’s nightside. Continue reading

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Satellites reveal the microphysics of magnetic reconnection

Laminar electron dynamics drive reconnection on the side of Earth away from the Sun. Continue reading

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