Writing with a Magnet (IMAGE)

American Institute of Physics

Writing with a Magnet

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The black side of the microparticles contains magnetic nanoparticles that make it possible to write on the screen. A magnet pulled across the surface of the white display attracts the black side and the balls flip to face the magnet.

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Yusuke Komazaki/ University of Tokyo

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