Mechanical pressure changes the magnetic behavior of altermagnets
A small mechanical squeeze can sharply change the magnetic properties and electrical behavior of altermagnets, according to researchers studying these exotic materials.
The finding shows that physical pressure can be used to modify material behavior in ways that may be useful for designing faster, more energy-efficient electronic devices. It could also open new possibilities for technologies related to quantum computing.
The article does not detail the material or the precise mechanism behind the pressure-induced changes, but the results demonstrate that mechanical deformation can have a dramatic effect on the properties of altermagnets.