Condensed-matter physics: Let's twist again

Christian Pfleiderer; Ulrich K. Rößler

doi:10.1038/447157a

Condensed-matter physics: Let's twist again

Christian Pfleiderer, Ulrich K. Rößler

Chair of Experimental Physics on the Topology of Correlated Systems

Institute for Theoretical Solid State Physics

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Abstract

The spins of a layer of manganese atoms on a tungsten surface form a spiral pattern with a unique turning sense. Such 'chiral magnetic order' might exist in other, similar contexts, and could have many useful applications.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	157-158
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature
Volume	447
Issue number	7141
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/447157a
State	Published - 10 May 2007

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