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Light's Magnetic Field Disrupts Physics, Boosts Spintronics Potential

11/26/2025

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Dr. Amir Capua and Benjamin Assouline of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem lead a study showing light's magnetic field influences matter, challenging the Faraday Effect.
The study shows light's magnetic field can generate magnetic torque, accounting for up to 70% of infrared rotation.
The work is published in Nature Scientific Reports, documenting a previously overlooked light–magnetism interaction.
The findings imply potential applications for spintronics and quantum devices.

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Story summary

Dr. Amir Capua and Benjamin Assouline of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem lead a study showing light's magnetic field influences matter, challenging the Faraday Effect.
The study shows light's magnetic field can generate magnetic torque, accounting for up to 70% of infrared rotation.
The work is published in Nature Scientific Reports, documenting a previously overlooked light–magnetism interaction.
The findings imply potential applications for spintronics and quantum devices.