Page 5 - A Tranquil Journey with Light and Magnetism

In this soothing and enlightening episode, we journey into the groundbreaking world of quantum materials and van der Waals magnets. Join us as we explore a recent scientific marvel where researchers, led by Vinod M. Menon and his group at the City College of New York, have discovered how to trap light inside magnetic materials, dramatically enhancing their intrinsic properties. We delve into the intricate design of these magnets that host strongly bound excitons, quasiparticles with particularly strong optical interactions. Learn how this research marks a significant step towards the development of magnetic lasers, magneto-optical memory devices, and emerging quantum transduction applications. As you drift into sleep, let the wonders of magneto-optics and van der Waals magnets lull you into a world of dreams as harmonious as perfectly aligned spins.

Episode Links:

• Link to the paper: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06275-2

• Link to the news material that this episode is based on: https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/news/ccny-scientists-trap-light-inside-magnet