Giant momentum-dependent spin splitting in centrosymmetric low Z antiferromagnets

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Lin-Ding, Yuan, Wang, Zhi, Jun-Wei, Luo, Rashba, Emmanuel I, Zunger, Alex
• Format: Paper Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 24.03.2020
• Subjects: Antiferromagnetism; Atomic properties; Band structure of solids; Band theory; Bands; Crystal structure; Energy bands; Heavy elements; Momentum; Optical properties; Physics - Materials Science; Physics - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics; Physics - Quantum Physics; Spin-orbit interactions; Splitting; Symmetry; Transport properties

The energy vs. crystal momentum E(k) diagram for a solid (band structure) constitutes the road map for navigating its optical, magnetic, and transport properties. By selecting crystals with specific atom types, composition and symmetries, one could design a target band structure and thus desired pro...