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Article published on magnetic phase transition in artificial square ice

Researchers from the Mesoscopic Systems and at the Paul Scherrer Institute have combined their expertise to extend the applicability of the fundamental concepts of continuous phase transitions to mesoscopic magnetic systems.
Article published on new magnetic shape memory composite - including cover image

Researchers from the Mesoscopic Systems and the Soft and Living Materials groups in D-MATL and at the Paul Scherrer Institute have combined forces to develop a new material that is able to retain a given shape as soon as it is placed into a magnetic field.