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October 14, 2014

A novel platform for future spintronic technologies
Lausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Oct 15, 2014
Spintronics is an emerging field of technology where devices work by manipulating the spin of electrons rather than their charge. The field can bring significant advantages to computer technology, combining higher speeds with lower energy consumption. Spintronic circuits need ways to control electron spin without interference from electron charge. Scientists at EPFL, working with Universite Paris-Sud and Paul Scherrer Institut, have discovered that a common insulating material behaves as a perfect ... read more

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