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Rice researchers discover magnetic liquid crystal state in rare earth compound
Researchers at Rice University report the discovery of a magnetic liquid crystal state in a rare earth compound. The finding describes a material in which magnetic ordering behaves like the aligned phases seen in liquid crystals, an unusual combination of properties. The work adds to understanding of exotic magnetic states in rare earth materials and may interest physicists studying magnetism and condensed matter.
Why now: The announcement of a previously unknown magnetic state in a rare earth compound is new scientific news from Rice University.
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