Scientists find altermagnetism evidence in layered material for future spintronics
A team led by UCF physics professor Madhab Neupane published experimental evidence of altermagnetism in a layered material in the journal Nature Communications.
New magnetic properties identified
The research team identified a specific type of magnetism that combines useful traits from both ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. This new form avoids the stray magnetic fields typical of conventional magnets while retaining necessary electronic properties. The discovery allows researchers to tap into electron spin rather than just electrical charge for data processing.
Potential benefits for hardware
Conventional hardware relies on electron movement to process information, but this new approach could reinvent how circuits travel data. By avoiding interference between nearby components, the material offers a path toward building ultrafast computers of the future. The study was conducted by collaborators working with Professor Neupane at the University of Central Florida.
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