Physicists create carbon magnetism by removing atoms from graphite
Monday, March 22, 2010 - 06:21
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- Physicists have found that, by removing individual atoms from a graphite surface, they can create local magnetic moments in the graphite. The discovery could lead to techniques to artificially create magnets that are nonmetallic and biocompatible, as well as cheaper and lighter than current magnets.