Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA, have set a new world record for the strongest magnetic field produced by a nondestructive magnet. The team led by Mike Gordon achieved a field of 97.4 T on Friday, August 19. This new record comes only weeks after German scientists at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf set a record with their magnetic field of 91.4 T.
Powerful, nondestructive magnets of this type could have an impact on a wide range of scientific investigations. The high magnetic fields confine electrons to nanometer scale orbits, thereby helping to reveal the fundamental quantum nature of a material. This can be applied to the design and control material functionality or to the microscopic behavior of phase transitions.
See also:
- World Record: Highest Magnetic Fields
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany, has set a new world record for magnetic field strength with 91.4 T
