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Altermagnetism attracts media interest

Crystal structure in blue and red
The figure shows a crystal structure with blue Cr atoms and red Sb atoms. On the right the local environment of the Cr sublattice with antiparallel alignment of the magnetic moments. Graphic: Dr. Sonka Reimers, JGU Mainz. Source: Nat. Commun. 15, 2116 (2024)

The new exciting topic of altermagnetism is reaching further attention in German media. Recently Deutschlandfunk radio reported on the work of Prof. Dr. Sinova's research group and their representation at the DPG spring meeting 2024 in Berlin. 

You can find the contribution well worth listening to here

For further information:
Prof. Dr. Jairo Sinova
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Phone: +49 6131 39 23340
E-mail: sinova[at]uni-mainz.de

 

Crystal structure in blue and red
The figure shows a crystal structure with blue Cr atoms and red Sb atoms. On the right the local environment of the Cr sublattice with antiparallel alignment of the magnetic moments. Graphic: Dr. Sonka Reimers, JGU Mainz. Source: Nat. Commun. 15, 2116 (2024)