Are Artificial Magnetic Monopoles Redefining Maxwell's Equations?

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Start date Jun 3, 2013
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Magnetic Magnetic monopoles

In summary, artificial magnetic monopoles are hypothetical particles with a single magnetic pole, different from the traditional magnets with both north and south poles. They have not yet been created or observed in a laboratory but scientists are working on techniques to produce them. If successfully created, they could have significant applications in various fields and improve our understanding of fundamental physics. Artificial magnetic monopoles are not the same as natural magnetic monopoles and there is currently no direct evidence for their existence, though some experiments have shown potential for their creation in the future.

Jun 3, 2013

Charles Wilson

http://www.sciencemag.org/content/340/6136/1076.abstract

Get ready to write Maxwell's equations in short form...

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Monopoles as quasiparticles are not new, see the references given here for example.
Still interesting to see more experiments with them.

Related to Are Artificial Magnetic Monopoles Redefining Maxwell's Equations?

1. What are artificial magnetic monopoles?

Artificial magnetic monopoles are hypothetical particles that have a single magnetic pole, either north or south, instead of the usual pair of north and south poles found in traditional magnets.

2. How are artificial magnetic monopoles created?

Currently, artificial magnetic monopoles have not been created or observed in a laboratory setting. However, scientists are working on developing materials and techniques that can produce these particles.

3. What would be the potential applications of artificial magnetic monopoles?

If artificial magnetic monopoles are successfully created, they could have significant applications in various fields such as electronics, computing, and energy storage. They could also improve our understanding of fundamental physics principles.

4. Are artificial magnetic monopoles the same as magnetic monopoles found in nature?

No, artificial magnetic monopoles are not the same as the magnetic monopoles predicted by some theories in particle physics. The latter are thought to exist naturally, while the former are created by scientists in a controlled environment.

5. Is there any evidence for the existence of artificial magnetic monopoles?

Currently, there is no direct evidence for the existence of artificial magnetic monopoles. However, some experiments have shown promising results that suggest the possibility of their creation in the future.