Quantum Hysteresis in Molecular Magnets
- 8 November 1996
- journal article
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 274 (5289) , 938-939
Abstract
Magnetic materials normally exhibit a smooth response to external fields, but recent experiments reported in Physical Review Letters yield stepwise response curves. In his Perspective, Chudnovsky discusses the results, which may be evidence for quantum behavior on a macroscopic scale.Keywords
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