# SLAC scientists find conclusive proof of a mysterious third type of magnetism

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-11-04T10:43:44+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261104012256.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/slac-scientists-find-conclusive-proof-of-a-mysterious-third-type-of-ma-11e214/

For nearly 90 years, scientists believed magnetism fell into just two categories, but researchers have now confirmed a remarkable third type called altermagnetism. Using specialized X-rays, they uncovered a unique magnetic signature that proves these materials behave differently from conventional magnets. Altermagnets combine stability with the ability to efficiently carry information, potentially

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