The rules about magnetic order may need to be rewritten. Researchers have discovered that chromium selenide (Cr2Se3)--traditionally non-magnetic in bulk form--transforms into a magnetic material when reduced to atomically thin layers. This finding contradicts previous theoretical predictions, and opens new possibilities for spintronics applications. This could lead to faster, smaller, and more efficient electronic components for smartphones, data storage, and other essential technologies.
The rules about magnetic order may need to be rewritten. Researchers have discovered that chromium selenide (Cr2Se3)--traditionally non-magnetic in bulk form--transforms into a magnetic material when reduced to atomically thin layers. This finding contradicts previous theoretical predictions, and opens new possibilities for spintronics applications. This could lead to faster, smaller, and more efficient electronic components for smartphones, data storage, and other essential technologies.
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