MnBi2Te4 Unveiled: A Breakthrough in Quantum and Optical Memory Technology

Researchers at the University of Chicago have made strides in developing an optical memory using MnBi2Te4, a magnetic topological insulator with properties that respond rapidly to light. This discovery could revolutionize data storage, making it faster and more energy-efficient. The material also exhibits a unique duality in electronic states, balancing between a quantum encoding state [...]