Stacked quantum materials enable precise spin control without external magnetic fields

Stacked quantum materials enable precise spin control without external magnetic fields

Spintronics—a technology that harnesses the electron's magnetic quantum states to carry information—could pave the way for a new generation of ultra-energy-efficient electronics. Yet a major challenge has been the ability to control these delicate quantum properties with sufficient precision for practical applications. By combining different quantum materials, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have now taken a decisive step forwar…

Spin control: the new era of atomic stacking

The emergence of spintronics, a field centered on the manipulation of the magnetic quantum states of electrons, represents a transformative shift toward a new generation of ultra-efficient electronic devices. As global energy consumption scales rapidly due to the expansion of data centers, cloud services, and artificial intelligence, the search for sustainable technological solutions has become paramount. Spintronics offers a compelling alternat…