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THU, 5 NOV · 70 ITEMS
"SLAC confirms altermagnetism, a third type of magnetism" — Science Daily (all) · Science & Medicine
Physicists at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have experimentally confirmed ',' a third fundamental type of magnetism that differs from the familiar ferromagnetism (e.g., refrigerator magnets) and antiferromagnetism. Using specialized X-ray techniques on manganese telluride (MnTe), the team directly observed the unique magnetic signature predicted for altermagnets, which combine properties of both known phases. This discovery opens a new avenue for , where magnetic states could be used to store or process information more efficiently.
The claim is based on a peer-reviewed study by SLAC researchers, reported by multiple reputable outlets including Science Daily and the lab's own news site. The reporting is close to the primary source, and the experiments are described with specific methods (X-ray measurements on MnTe). The consensus among secondary sources is strong, though we have not read the full paper ourselves.
The experimental confirmation was announced on November 4, 2026, and is genuinely new — no earlier recirculation year is given.
We covered the initial report of a third form of magnetism on October 19, 2026, which likely outlined the theoretical prediction or preliminary evidence; this SLAC announcement provides the definitive experimental proof.