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Study Finds New Properties in Non-Magnetic Materials (1 of 2)

Caption: A magnetic lattice, shown in Figure B, can have the same symmetry as a non-magnetic lattice, shown in Figure A. Both lattices, in this case, are described as having the point group symmetry that the scientists call 4'mm'. -- Figure B (magnetic material): This magnetic lattice, equivalent to that shown in Figure A, shows the analogy between the magnetic spins (green arrows in Figure B) and the loops of current (green arrows in Figure A).

Credit: Sava Denev, Penn State

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