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Scientists Detect a Hidden Form of Magnetism for the First Time
Scientists at the University of Toronto have developed a new way to detect octupolar magnetism, a hidden quantum state with a far more complex structure than ordinary magnets.
By shining rotating light onto crystals and analyzing their atomic vibrations, researchers identified a distinctive optical signature linked to this unusual magnetic order. The technique could open new possibilities for studying exotic materials and developing future quantum technologies.
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