Quantum Friction & Drag (IMAGE)
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This illustration shows how the magnetic fields of individual atoms, reimagined as bar magnets, change position like tiny compasses when heat or a current is applied to a solid material. The repositioning creates a spin wave, shown by the dotted line. These spin waves are being studied for potential use in microelectronics.
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Illustration courtesy of Michael Flatté laboratory.
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