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Experimental demonstration

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The researchers demonstrated light-induced thermomagnetic recording for the first time. The magnetic direction changes direction after light is coupled into the magnetic area of the CoFeB magnetic film on the silicon waveguide.

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Toshiya Murai, Tokyo Institute of Technology

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