Non-constant geometric curvature for tailored spin-orbit coupling and chirality in superconductor-magnet heterostructures

We show that tailoring the geometric curvature profile of magnets can be used for bespoke design of an effective non-relativistic spin-orbit coupling, which may be used to control proximity effects if the magnet is coupled to a superconductor. We consider proximity-coupled one-dimensional magnetic w...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2024-04
Main Authors: Alv, Johan Skarpeid, Hugdal, Henning G, Salamone, Tancredi, Amundsen, Morten, Jacobsen, Sol H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chirality
Curvature
Heterostructures
Magnets
Polarization (spin alignment)
Spin-orbit interactions
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Summary:We show that tailoring the geometric curvature profile of magnets can be used for bespoke design of an effective non-relativistic spin-orbit coupling, which may be used to control proximity effects if the magnet is coupled to a superconductor. We consider proximity-coupled one-dimensional magnetic wires with variable curvatures, specifically three distinct shapes classified as J-, C-, and S-type. We demonstrate a chirality-dependent spin polarization of the superconducting correlations, and show the role of curvature in determining the ground state of mixed-chirality junctions. We speculate on how this may be implemented in novel device design, and include analysis of its usage in a spin-triplet SQUID
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.2312.06774