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Record 1 1995-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
DEF

A substance in which the atomic spins are oriented in random but fixed directions.

CONT

For "spin-glass", dilute magnetic impurities distributed in a non-magnetic metal host.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Physique
DEF

Matériau désordonné obtenu par dilutions, dans un métal non magnétique, d'impuretés magnétiques en concentration suffisamment faible (1% par exemple) pour qu'elles puissent s'organiser aléatoirement et de telle manière que, lors du trempage, le désordre structurel à l'état liquide soit préservé à l'état solide.

OBS

Néologisme dû à Brian Coles : «spin» évoquant le magnétisme et «verre» le matériau désordonné.

PHR

verre de spin réel.

PHR

transition de phase d'un verre de spin.

Spanish

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