Scientists discover a magnet that exhibits novel quantum effects

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Magnet's novel quantum properties extend to room temperature
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Scientists discover a magnet that exhibits novel quantum effects



Quantum magnets are promising platforms for high storage capacity and future green technologies.

July 28, 2020

An international team led by researchers at Princeton University has uncovered a new class of magnet that exhibits novel quantum effects at room temperature. Quantum magnets are promising platforms for such developments as green technologies.

"Quantum" is the Latin word for "amount" and refers to the smallest possible discrete unit of any physical property.

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