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MIT Discovers Revolutionary 'P-Wave Magnetism' for Spintronics

6/6/2025

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MIT physicists have unveiled an exciting new form of magnetism, dubbed "p-wave magnetism," found in nickel iodide. This innovative discovery merges ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, enabling electrically switchable electron spins. The potential? Revolutionizing spintronic memory chips for faster, energy-efficient devices—though it currently requires ultracold temperatures to function.

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MIT physicists have unveiled an exciting new form of magnetism, dubbed "p-wave magnetism," found in nickel iodide. This innovative discovery merges ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, enabling electrically switchable electron spins. The potential? Revolutionizing spintronic memory chips for faster, energy-efficient devices—though it currently requires ultracold temperatures to function.