spintronics

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spin·tron·ics

(spĭn-trŏn′ĭks)

1. (used with a sing. verb) The science that deals with spintronic phenomena.

2. (used with a pl. verb) Spintronic devices and systems: The spintronics in the new computer are very advanced.

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"Through the combination of electronic conduction with the electric and magnetic properties already present in the multiferroic bismuth ferrite, our demonstration opens the door to merging magnetoelectrics and magnetoelectronics at room temperature," he added.

Indian origin scientist shows electric fields can be used as ON/OFF switches

Recently, a new field has emerged, called spintronics or sometimes magnetoelectronics, which combine both the spin and charge of electrons to obtain devices with new functionality and increased performance.