A method for imaging spin waves in magnetic materials uses flash-like intensity variations in a laser beam to capture the wave motion at specific moments in time. Read More »
Imposing time-dependent strain on a magnetic disk induces vortex dynamics and offers a path toward energy-efficient spintronic devices. Read More »
Orbital currents can efficiently flow through a variety of materials—a promising result for future orbitronics devices. Read More »
Researchers use ultrashort laser pulses to trigger a spin-aligned electron flow on the few-femtosecond timescale—opening up a possible path toward faster spintronic devices. Read More »
Theoretical work explains why terahertz radiation is emitted when a laser pulse demagnetizes a magnetic thin film. Read More »
Spin currents carried by magnetic waves called magnons can be sent across a device without using insulating magnets—a result that could lead to spintronic devices compatible with silicon electronics. Read More »
X-ray experiments reveal that a semimetal exhibits “orbital texture”—an exotic electronic structure resulting in spin-dependent electron transport. Read More »
Researchers have demonstrated that magnetic spin waves called magnons can be controlled by voltage and thus could operate more efficiently as information carriers in future devices. Read More »
Recent theoretical work has identified the possibility of a new and fundamental form of magnetism. Read More »
Two different experiments on two different transition metals reveal that a current of electron orbital angular momentum flows in response to an electric field. Read More »
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