• clilog_d 3 days ago |
    Wait so this is distinct from antiferromagnetism how exactly, I thought the net-zero moment was the whole definition there?
    • altairprime 3 days ago |
      The paper’s abstract may answer your question. (see link above)
      • buildbot 2 days ago |
        After reading the abstract and intro, I personally have more questions than when I started!
        • altairprime 2 days ago |
          Mission successful!
      • kalexandrite 2 days ago |
        In fact, I think you will find it is exceptionally clear writing. I think almost anyone can understand the differences and what is alter even with a quick read.
  • ortusdux 3 days ago |
    Link to pub - https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adv3196

    Physics aside, Chiral Altermagnon is a great band name.

  • Melatonic 2 days ago |
    This is huge if true
  • kalexandrite 2 days ago |
    Some of the sexiest sounding sentences in research findings I have read. “ Their results showed direct experimental evidence of chirality – an asymmetric magnetic structure, akin to a spiral staircase or a screw – in the spins of an altermagnetic candidate material.”

    I appreciate the clarity that crystallizes in poetry that this author manages in their report!

    • reliabilityguy 2 days ago |
      > Altermagnetic materials could be used to design advanced electronics, with applications including quantum technologies, memory devices and data centers.

      I liked this bit: low level devices and data centers — as if these are on the same scale

  • DonHopkins 2 days ago |
    So Insane Clown Posse was right all along to question how fuckin' magnets work.
    • chuckadams 20 hours ago |
      I believe ICP was quoting Bill O’Reilly, though I suspect they also do not elucidate the matter any further.
  • Oarch 2 days ago |
    We are so back (lol)
  • 1970-01-01 2 days ago |
    Maybe now we can fab a memristor for less than the cost of an entire used iPhone?