Quantum Team

Physicists have identified a new form of magnetism called octupolar magnetism, in which magnetic ordering arises from higher-order multipole moments rather than ordinary dipole alignment. The finding, reported by Phys.org, is said to have implications for quantum technologies, potentially informing the design of quantum materials and devices. Details of the research team and experimental method have not been widely circulated yet.

Researchers have reported a technique that uses three-dimensional light fields to control the behaviour of electrons. The work, announced via the EurekAlert science news service, points to new ways of manipulating electron motion with shaped light, with potential implications for ultrafast electronics and quantum technologies. Details of the team, institution and practical applications have not yet been widely reported.