MIT physicists developed a method to arrange atoms closer together at 50 nanometers, enabling stronger magnetic interactions and potential for exploring exotic states of matter.
MIT physicists have developed a method to arrange atoms in closer proximity, down to 50 nanometers. This new approach, demonstrated in experiments with dysprosium, the most magnetic atom in nature, allows scientists to manipulate layers of atoms with 1,000 times stronger magnetic interactions than if the layers were separated by 500 nanometers. This breakthrough could enable researchers to explore exotic states of matter and develop new quantum materials.
May 02, 2024
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