Magnetic Semiconductors

Magnetic semiconductors are materials that combine the properties of semiconductors, used in electronic devices, with magnetism. This means they can conduct electricity like regular semiconductors while also having magnetic properties, such as the ability to attract magnets. These materials can be manipulated using magnetic fields, enabling new technologies in spintronics, which focuses on the electron's spin for information processing. This dual functionality allows for more efficient data storage and processing, making magnetic semiconductors key in advancing electronics and information technology beyond traditional capabilities.