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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 09:40 PM1 min readVerified Wire
Scientists uncover new way to control magnetism and topology using light in atomically thin materials

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Envision a material whose magnetic properties and electronic topology can be toggled by exposure to light, paving the way for future electronic devices that do not rely on traditional electrical switching, which wastes energy by producing heat.
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