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Finding order in disorder: A new mechanism that amplifies transverse electron transport

A study by researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology discovered that engineered disorder can amplify transverse electron transport in magnetic materials. The findings suggest that deliberately using disorder in materials design could lead to new opportunities in spintronics and thermoelectric energy-conversion technologies.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 24, 2026

New structure for the electron highway

Researchers have developed a topological insulator that exhibits the Quantum Spin Hall Effect even at significantly higher temperatures than previous materials. This breakthrough paves the way for the creation of energy-efficient and powerful devices, with potential applications in established semiconductor technology.

SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 27, 2025

Physics origin of universal unusual magnetoresistance

Researchers provide experimental evidence for universal unusual magnetoresistance, attributing it to interfacial electron scattering governed by magnetization and electric field. The two-vector magnetoresistance model offers a unified framework for understanding magnetoresistance in diverse spintronic systems.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateSep 2, 2025

New research fuels the future of data storage: Predicting spin accumulation for faster, greener memory

Researchers from The University of Osaka develop a new program to calculate the spin accumulation coefficient, providing a definitive measure of the spin Hall effect and overcoming ambiguities. This advancement enables accurate predictions for real materials, accelerating the development of advanced spintronic technologies.

SourceThe University of Osaka·Journalnpj Spintronics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 22, 2025

Research Group of Ryuichi Shindou proposed dissipationless conversion between magnetic spin and electric charge in emergent superfluid in 2D materials

A research group led by Ryuichi Shindou proposes a new phenomenon where magnetic spin and electric charge are converted without energy loss in emergent superfluids of 2D materials. This conversion is made possible by exciton condensates, which exhibit dissipationless supercurrent flows.

SourcePeking University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 8, 2022

Paving the way for spintronic RAMs: A deeper look into a powerful spin phenomenon

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology developed a novel strategy to exploit spin-related phenomena in topological materials, achieving a giant unidirectional spin Hall magnetoresistance ratio of over 1%. This breakthrough could lead to the development of spintronics and outperform current storage devices with improved power cons...

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateDec 26, 2019

Spin devices rev up

Researchers from University of Tokyo discover magnetic spin Hall effect in non-collinear antiferromagnet Mn3Sn, enabling efficient spin current transfer. This could lead to high-speed and high-capacity devices with improved power efficiency.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalNature·DateMar 5, 2019

Heusler, Weyl and Berry

Heusler compounds have been found to host non-trivial topological properties, including the discovery of Weyl fermions. The study also reveals the importance of Berry curvature in determining key effects like the anomalous Hall Effect. This research has significant implications for energy conversion and quantum electronic devices.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids·JournalNature Reviews Materials·DateOct 10, 2018

A new way to get electricity from magnetism

Scientists have successfully converted spin current into electric current in several organic semiconductors, including carbon-60 buckyballs. The 'inverse spin Hall effect' method has potential for use in future electronic devices like batteries and solar cells.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNature Materials·DateApr 18, 2016

Berkeley Lab researchers use metamaterials to observe giant photonic spin hall effect

Researchers have demonstrated the strongest signal yet of the photonic spin Hall effect using metamaterials, enabling control over light propagation and manipulation of information encoded on polarization. The finding opens up possibilities for new technologies, including highly coveted 'flat lenses' and management of light polarizatio...