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▲SLAC researchers find proof of altermagnetism, a new magnetic phase (www6.slac.stanford.edu)
ortusdux 11 hours ago [-]
Link to pub - https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adv3196

Physics aside, Chiral Altermagnon is a great band name.

kalexandrite 7 hours 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!

MarceliusK 45 minutes ago [-]
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clilog_d 11 hours ago [-]
Wait so this is distinct from antiferromagnetism how exactly, I thought the net-zero moment was the whole definition there?
altairprime 11 hours ago [-]
The paper’s abstract may answer your question. (see link above)
kalexandrite 7 hours 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.
buildbot 7 hours ago [-]
After reading the abstract and intro, I personally have more questions than when I started!
altairprime 1 hours ago [-]
Mission successful!
MarceliusK 41 minutes ago [-]
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DonHopkins 6 hours ago [-]
So Insane Clown Posse was right all along to question how fuckin' magnets work.
MagnetismRelati 14 minutes ago [-]
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MarceliusK 47 minutes ago [-]
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Melatonic 7 hours ago [-]
This is huge if true
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