Layout of the Experiment (IMAGE) University of Münster Caption Thin magnetic plates of Mu-metal or of cobalt and nickel (blue) are on a thin layer of platinum (beige). Magnetic anisotropies act at the interfaces of the materials. The effects are measured with laser light (green; Brillouin light scattering spectroscopy). Credit B. Divinskiy et al./ Nature Communications Usage Restrictions Please use this image only in connection with the press release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.