Tiny magnetic 'flowers' could expand how researchers image spintronic materials under stronger fields

Researchers have developed a new magnetic flux concentrator that allows for nanoscale imaging of hard ferromagnetic materials under stronger magnetic fields. This breakthrough overcomes previous limitations caused by the Lorentz force, enabling better study of spintronic materials.
Why it matters
Advancing imaging techniques for spintronics could lead to more energy-efficient data storage and processing technologies, potentially revolutionizing semiconductor device performance.
by Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
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