Scientists who discovered a third form of magnetism win major physics prize
Physicists have uncovered a hidden third form of magnetism that challenges more than 100 years of established physics.
ScienceDaily reports: Physicists have uncovered a hidden third form of magnetism that challenges more than 100 years of established physics.
Called altermagnetism, the discovery could transform future computing and electronics while opening an entirely new frontier in quantum research.
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