magnetoelectric effect

The magnetoelectric effect is a phenomenon where a material can directly convert magnetic fields into electric signals, or vice versa. In such materials, applying a magnetic field can induce an electric polarization (creating a small electric current), and applying an electric field can influence magnetic properties. This interplay arises from the coupling between the material’s magnetic and electric aspects at the atomic level, enabling control of one property through the other. This effect is promising for developing advanced electronic devices, like sensors, data storage, or energy-efficient components, where magnetic and electric functions are integrated seamlessly.