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The quantum tug-of-war between structure and spin

QM2 scattering

Using advanced X-ray scattering at the QM2 beamline at CHESS, researchers uncovered how atomic bonds and magnetic moments compete inside a newly discovered material - revealing a frustrated lattice where structure and magnetism intertwine and opening new possibilities for quantum materials research.

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The quantum tug-of-war between structure and spin

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