Zero-Dimensional Interstitial Electron-Induced SOC Dirac States

Zero-Dimensional Interstitial Electron-Induced SOC Dirac States

Since the discovery of graphene, a series of interesting physical properties have been closely related to its K point Dirac states. Subsequently, many two-dimensional Dirac semimetals have been identified both theoretically and experimentally. However, in most two-dimensional materials, Dirac states open different energy gaps under spin-orbit coupling (SOC) , which greatly weakens the related physical … Read more

Understanding Spin-Orbit Coupling in 3d Transition-Metal Oxides

Understanding Spin-Orbit Coupling in 3d Transition-Metal Oxides

The core of solid-state physics is band theory, which classifies the crystalline world into two categories: “insulators” and “conductors”. Then, to fill in the gaps for semiconductor applications at room temperature, the concept of “semiconductors” was added. This is now common knowledge taught in high schools, marking the establishment of band theory.^_^. Of course, band … Read more