[HTML][HTML] Bi2O2Se: A rising star for semiconductor devices

X Ding, M Li, P Chen, Y Zhao, M Zhao, H Leng, Y Wang… - Matter, 2022 - cell.com
With weak interlayer interactions and unique physical properties, bismuth oxyselenide (Bi 2
O 2 Se) has become a rising star as a novel quasi-2D material, possessing high symmetry …

Field-induced transition within the superconducting state of CeRh2As2

S Khim, JF Landaeta, J Banda, N Bannor, M Brando… - Science, 2021 - science.org
Materials with multiple superconducting phases are rare. Here, we report the discovery of
two-phase unconventional superconductivity in CeRh2As2. Using thermodynamic probes …

[HTML][HTML] Uncovering spin-orbit coupling-independent hidden spin polarization of energy bands in antiferromagnets

LD Yuan, X Zhang, CM Acosta, A Zunger - Nature Communications, 2023 - nature.com
Many textbook physical effects in crystals are enabled by some specific symmetries. In
contrast to such 'apparent effects','hidden effect X'refers to the general condition where the …

Coupled Spin-Valley, Rashba Effect, and Hidden Spin Polarization in WSi2N4 Family

S Sheoran, S Monga, A Phutela… - The Journal of Physical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Using first-principles calculations, we report the electronic properties with a special focus on
the band splitting in the WSi2N4 class of materials. Due to the broken inversion symmetry …

Role of hidden spin polarization in nonreciprocal transport of antiferromagnets

W Chen, M Gu, J Li, P Wang, Q Liu - Physical Review Letters, 2022 - APS
The discovery of hidden spin polarization (HSP) in centrosymmetric nonmagnetic crystals,
ie, spatially distributed spin polarization originated from local symmetry breaking, has …

Large spin–orbit torque in bismuthate-based heterostructures

AL Edgeton, IA Harris, NG Campbell, Y Chai… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
The wider application of spintronic devices requires the development of new material
platforms that can efficiently be used to manipulate spin. Bismuthate-based superconductors …

Rashba effect: a chemical physicist's approach

MJ Szary - Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Understanding the mechanisms underlying the emergence of giant spin splitting (GSS) is
fundamental in the pursuit of more robust strategies for designing materials with desired spin …

Superconductivity of anomalous pseudospin in nonsymmorphic materials

HG Suh, Y Yu, T Shishidou, M Weinert… - Physical Review …, 2023 - APS
Spin-orbit coupling driven by broken inversion symmetry (I) is known to lead to unusual
magnetic response of superconductors, including extremely large critical fields for spin …

Multiple Zeeman-type hidden spin splittings in -symmetric layered antiferromagnets

S Sheoran, S Bhattacharya - Physical Review B, 2024 - APS
Centrosymmetric antiferromagnetic semiconductors, although abundant in nature, appear
less favorable in spintronics owing to the lack of inherent spin polarization and …

[HTML][HTML] Unconventional hidden Rashba effects in two-dimensional InTe

S Lee, M Kim, YK Kwon - npj 2D Materials and Applications, 2023 - nature.com
Much attention has been paid to the hidden Rashba effect exhibiting an intriguing spin-layer
locking phenomenon observed in two-dimensional materials with inversion symmetry. This …