Engineered heterostructures

The combination of topological properties and magnetic order can lead to new quantum states and exotic physical phenomena. In particular, the coupling between topological insulators and antiferromagnets enables magnetic and electronic structural engineering.

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Published in:Nature materials 2017-01, Vol.16 (1), p.3-4
Main Authors: Hesjedal, Thorsten, Chen, Yulin
Format: Article
Language:English
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Biomaterials
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Nanotechnology
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Optical and Electronic Materials
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Summary:The combination of topological properties and magnetic order can lead to new quantum states and exotic physical phenomena. In particular, the coupling between topological insulators and antiferromagnets enables magnetic and electronic structural engineering.
ISSN:1476-1122
1476-4660
DOI:10.1038/nmat4835