All articles tagged with #spin orbit coupling
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Phys.org
A new theoretical framework has been developed that unifies quantum mechanics and relativity in describing electron spin-lattice interactions in solids, improving the accuracy of modeling spin-related phenomena and advancing potential applications in spintronics and quantum technologies.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Phys.org
Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, have discovered a spin microemulsion phase in two-dimensional systems of spinor Bose-Einstein condensates. This phase transition is characterized by the loss of superfluidity, complex pseudospin textures, and the emergence of topological defects. The spin microemulsion phase occurs when the motion of each atom is coupled to its internal spin state, resulting in a spin-orbit coupling effect. The findings provide insights into the behavior of two-dimensional systems and have implications for both quantum physics and soft matter systems. Future research will focus on investigating the thermodynamic stability of the spin microemulsion and its response to different system parameters.