Spintronics

By introducing tiny magnetic whirlpools to existing spin-based electronics, researchers pave the way for faster, more compact and more energy-efficient computing.

Computing devices are finally reaching their limits. But recently discovered particles called magnetic skyrmions could redefine these limits, according to Anjan Soumyanarayanan.

By manipulating light to reveal unusual properties of quantum materials, Justin Song is ushering in a new age of quantum devices.

A spin injection technique that is more than 10,000 times more efficient than existing methods could allow for the development of ultrafast spintronic computers

Study
into spirals of magnetic spin showcases potential of layered materials for
future data storage

A new circuit scheme would greatly increase the accuracy of high-density spin-based data storage

Device architecture that can tune a material’s magnetic properties could reduce the power consumption of memories

Two-dimensional
organic lattices are easier and safer to work with than inorganic materials for
spintronic and quantum computing applications

An investigation into switching characteristics provides new criteria for achieving faster switching of magnetic memories

Atomic-level simulations hint at how to control the magnetic properties of layered materials for data storage applications

Generating and sustaining electrical currents with unique properties for information processing comes closer to reality after a successful theoretical demonstration

New insights into the stable magnetism of phase-change semiconductors could enable the development of ultra-high-speed data storage