Scientists uncover an exotic magnetic phase of matter - EurekAlert

At the quantum mechanics level, the mystery of what happens when electrons transition between metallic and insulator states has intrigued physicists for nearly 60 years. Modern instrumentation has provided a fascinating glimpse at the answer.
Scientists from two national laboratories used Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source to answer a decades-old question. For computer semiconductors and modern communications devices, finding more efficien… [+7892 chars] Read More