Magnetic Properties of Gold Nanoparticles: A Room‐Temperature Quantum Effect

Abstract

Persistent currents: The magnetism of Au nanoparticles might result from persistent currents. Limited portions of a given sample may even support self-sustained currents, thus exhibiting remnant magnetization and hysteresis. Observing such a quantum effect at room temperature with user-friendly samples opens unforeseen possibilities. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.