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A team led by QST has developed a new magnetic memory material that can be rewritten using laser light instead of electric current.
Japan
Who
National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), Dr. Seiji Sakai
What
A team led by QST has developed a new magnetic memory material that can be rewritten using laser light instead of electric current.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT · 2h 11m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
This development could help reduce power consumption in data centers and support future high-speed information systems as AI and digital services expand the need for energy-efficient data storage.
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This new light-driven magnetic memory material has the potential to significantly cut the energy use of AI hardware and data centers, offering switching speeds roughly 1,000 times faster than current technologies while reducing heat generation and energy loss. If widely adopted, this technology could address a major environmental concern associated with the expanding digital economy and AI.
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