Perspectives of spin-textured ferroelectrics
LL Tao, EY Tsymbal - Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
Spin–orbit coupling (SOC) links the spin degree of freedom to the orbital motion of electrons
in a solid and plays an important role in the emergence of new physical phenomena. In non …
in a solid and plays an important role in the emergence of new physical phenomena. In non …
New modalities of strain-control of ferroelectric thin films
Ferroelectrics, with their spontaneous switchable electric polarization and strong coupling
between their electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical responses, provide functionalities …
between their electrical, mechanical, thermal, and optical responses, provide functionalities …
Higher-order topological insulators
Three-dimensional topological (crystalline) insulators are materials with an insulating bulk
but conducting surface states that are topologically protected by time-reversal (or spatial) …
but conducting surface states that are topologically protected by time-reversal (or spatial) …
Two-dimensional van der Waals materials with aligned in-plane polarization and large piezoelectric effect for self-powered piezoelectric sensors
Piezoelectric two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdWs) materials are highly desirable for
applications in miniaturized and flexible/wearable devices. However, the reverse …
applications in miniaturized and flexible/wearable devices. However, the reverse …
Giant tunable Rashba spin splitting in a two-dimensional BiSb monolayer and in BiSb/AlN heterostructures
The search for novel two-dimensional giant Rashba semiconductors is a crucial step in the
development of the forthcoming nanospintronic technology. Using first-principles …
development of the forthcoming nanospintronic technology. Using first-principles …
Halide perovskites: Advanced photovoltaic materials empowered by a unique bonding mechanism
Outstanding photovoltaic (PV) materials combine a set of advantageous properties including
large optical absorption and high charge carrier mobility, facilitated by small effective …
large optical absorption and high charge carrier mobility, facilitated by small effective …
Promising ferroelectricity in 2D group IV tellurides: a first-principles study
Based on the first-principles calculations, we investigated the ferroelectric properties of two-
dimensional (2D) Group-IV tellurides XTe (X= Si, Ge, and Sn), with a focus on GeTe. 2D …
dimensional (2D) Group-IV tellurides XTe (X= Si, Ge, and Sn), with a focus on GeTe. 2D …
Spin-current modulation in hexagonal buckled ZnTe and CdTe monolayers for self-powered flexible-piezo-spintronic devices
The next-generation spintronic device demands the gated control of spin transport across
the semiconducting channel through the replacement of the external gate voltage source by …
the semiconducting channel through the replacement of the external gate voltage source by …
Purely cubic spin splittings with persistent spin textures
Purely cubic spin splittings in the band structure of bulk insulators have not been extensively
investigated yet despite the fact that they may pave the way for novel spin-orbitronic …
investigated yet despite the fact that they may pave the way for novel spin-orbitronic …
Possibility of combining ferroelectricity and Rashba-like spin splitting in monolayers of the -type transition-metal dichalcogenides
First-principles calculations were carried out to explore the possible coupling between spin-
polarized electronic states and ferroelectric polarization in monolayers of transition-metal …
polarized electronic states and ferroelectric polarization in monolayers of transition-metal …