Predicting when, how spins of electrons arrange in one-dimensional multiferroic materials
Friday, March 4, 2011 - 12:02
in Physics & Chemistry
The properties of a material are greatly affected by the electrical and magnetic structure of its constituent ions and electrons. In a ferromagnet, for example, neighboring electron spins point in the same direction, producing a strong external magnetic field. In an antiferromagnet, however, neighboring spins point in opposite directions, negating its magnetism. This behavior can be exploited in devices ranging from switches to memory and computers.