Electron spin technology demonstrated for the first time

We've long known that encoding data using electron spin could revolutionize computer performance – and now it's been successfully demonstrated for the first time ever.

Ohio State researchers built a simple device as a test case for the new field they call "spintronics." They took a thin, organic-based magnet and layered it with iron-based magnets, then connected two electrical leads. They then managed to successfully record data on the device and – here's the critical part – retrieve the data ...