Quantum Magnets
Quantum magnets are materials that exhibit magnetic properties due to quantum mechanical effects. Unlike classical magnets, which have fixed magnetic moments, quantum magnets can have fluctuating magnetic states. This behavior arises from the interactions between the spins of electrons, leading to unique phenomena such as quantum entanglement and superposition.
These materials can be found in various forms, including spin chains and frustrated magnets. Quantum magnets are of great interest in condensed matter physics because they can help researchers understand complex systems and may lead to advancements in quantum computing and spintronics, where the spin of electrons is utilized for information processing.