Scientists Discover Altermagnetism, a New Magnetic Phase with Game-Changing Potential

This breakthrough could revolutionize digital devices by offering faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly alternatives to current magnetic technologies.

Researchers from the University of Nottingham have identified and imaged altermagnetism, a new class of magnetism, for the first time.
Altermagnets combine the strengths of ferromagnets and antiferromagnets, enabling faster, more energy-efficient microelectronic and memory devices.
The discovery could reduce reliance on rare, toxic materials while significantly lowering carbon emissions in the tech industry.
Using advanced X-ray techniques, scientists mapped and controlled altermagnetic states in manganese telluride (MnTe) at the nanoscale.
This advancement opens pathways for scalable applications in spintronics, quantum computing, and neuromorphic systems, with transformative implications for future technologies.