Correlation-driven eightfold magnetic anisotropy in a two-dimensional oxide monolayer
Zhangzhang Cui, Alexander J. Grutter, Hua Zhou, Hui Cao, Yongqi Dong, Dustin A. Gilbert, Jingyuan Wang, Yi-Sheng Liu, Jiaji Ma, Zhenpeng Hu, Jinghua Guo, Jing Xia, Brian J. Kirby, Padraic Shafer, Elke Arenholz, Hanghui Chen, Xiaofang Zhai, Yalin Lu
Abstract
monolayer easy axis. Our work demonstrates that correlation effects can be exploited to substantially change spin-orbit interactions, stabilizing unprecedented properties in two-dimensional magnets and opening rich opportunities for low-power, multistate device applications.
Topics & Concepts
AnisotropyCondensed matter physicsMonolayerMagnetic anisotropyMaterials scienceSpinsPolarization (electrochemistry)Spin (aerodynamics)FerroelectricityMagnetSpin polarizationFerromagnetismWork (physics)OxideMagnetizationNanotechnologyLayer (electronics)Magnetic fieldSpintronicsElectronic and Structural Properties of OxidesAdvanced Condensed Matter PhysicsTopological Materials and Phenomena