Altermagnetism

Source:   TH Subject: Science and Technology Context: Physicists have confirmed altermagnetism as a new class of magnetic order, distinct from ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, following recent experimental validations in 2024–25. About Altermagnetism: What it is? Altermagnetism is a third form of magnetism that combines features of ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. In altermagnetic materials, atomic spins alternate in …