Magnetic

Controlling memory with
electric fields enables faster and more energy-efficient computing

A combination of advanced signal processing and magnetic layer stacking promises to increase hard drive capacity and reliability

Gadolinium-based material that can be cooled by varying a magnetic field may be useful for cooling low-temperature sensors

Sensitive measurements of lubricant transfer in hard disk drives will aid the design of more stable and compact components

Defects in metal–organic frameworks induce low-temperature ferromagnetism and could yield novel materials for industry

A novel approach to designing artificial materials could enable magnetic devices with a wider range of properties than those now available

Researchers have devised a simple and inexpensive approach to making soft magnetic films for microwave applications

Magnetic random-access memory based on new spin transfer technology achieves higher storage density by packing multiple bits of data into each memory cell

A fabrication method that does not require etching and pattern transfer pushes recording densities in bit-patterned media to 3.3 terabits per square inch

Systematic study of the switching behavior in differential dual spin valves reveals the role of interlayer couplings

An electromechanical switch using a single magnetic plate delivers superior performance in a tiny package