Spontaneous Spin Polarization (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Spontaneous Spin Polarization

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In a two-dimensional layer of molybdenum disulfide, the electron-electron interaction (blue threads) force the spins of the electrons (violet spheres) to align.

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Department of Physics, University of Basel

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