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Oct 12, 2018 5 min

A New "Spin" on Information

from Arizona Science

A University of Arizona physics professor describes the principle of "spin" and how it can create more efficient information processing and storage.

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Professor Weigang Wang is studying the fundamental physics of atoms, with a special focus on their magnetic properties. He and his research group are developing novel ways to control the spin of electrons, as a critical step toward creating new, energy-saving nano-switches for storing and processing information. Prof. Weigang Wang spoke with Leslie Tolbert, PhD, Regents Professor Emerita in Neuroscience at the University of Arizona.

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