science Phys Org 2026-08-01

Ultrathin Ruthenium Dioxide Layers Exhibit Magnetism Under Strain

A new study reveals that ruthenium dioxide (RuO2), typically considered nonmagnetic in bulk, can become magnetic when its lattice structure is subjected to strain in ultrathin layers.

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