The Department of Physics at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) held a public lecture titled Spintronics: Principles and Applications on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The lecture featured a keynote speaker, Professor Dr. Takeshi Kato, an expert in the field of spintronics from the Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability (IMaSS), Nagoya University, Japan, and the Department of Electronics, Nagoya University, Japan. He is also a Visiting Professor at the Department of Physics, UGM.
The event, which took place in the undergraduate lecture hall of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) UGM, was attended by students, faculty members, and researchers interested in the latest developments in spintronics technology. Spintronics, or spin-based electronics, is an interdisciplinary field combining principles of quantum physics and material science to develop electronic devices with higher energy efficiency and faster speeds than conventional technology.
In his lecture, Prof. Dr. Takeshi Kato outlined the fundamental principles of spintronics, including the concept of electron spin and its applications in developing more efficient memory devices and sensors. He also discussed the latest advancements in spintronics research that can potentially revolutionize the technology industry, particularly in quantum computing and data storage.
Professor Kato emphasized the importance of collaboration between researchers and industry in implementing spintronics discoveries into future technological products. “Spintronics is not just a theory; it is already being applied in cutting-edge technological devices that have great potential to change the way we utilize energy and information,” he said.
The public lecture was met with enthusiasm from the participants, who actively engaged with a range of questions about the development and challenges of spintronics research. The event also provided a valuable opportunity for students and researchers to delve deeper into a topic highly relevant to the future of technology.
Author : Ahmad Fathan
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