New design principles for spin-based quantum materials

As our lives become increasingly intertwined with technology--whether supporting communication while working remotely or streaming our favorite show--so too does our reliance on the data these devices create. Data centers supporting these technology ecosystems produce a significant carbon footprint--and consume 200 terawatt hours of energy each year, greater than the annual energy consumption of Iran. To balance ecological concerns yet meet growing demand, advances in microelectronic processors-...