How Can a Single Electron Spin Power a Computer?

Imagine an electron as a tiny wheel that can spin in two different directions, like a top spinning clockwise or counterclockwise. In spintronics, scientists use this spinning motion to store and move information inside computers, making them faster and more efficient.

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  1. An electron spinning up is like the letter A in a computer, while an electron spinning down is like the letter B.

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