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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • The spin Hall effect (SHE) is a fundamental phenomenon in spintronics, converting charge current into a transverse spin current.
  • Understanding the microscopic mechanisms driving SHE is crucial for designing novel spintronic devices.
  • Previous studies often simplified the complex interplay of spin-orbit coupling and scattering processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an ab initio theoretical description of the spin Hall effect in metals.
  • To investigate the role of skew scattering at substitutional impurities on the SHE.
  • To explore the influence of spin-orbit coupling and spin-flip processes on SHE magnitude and sign.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing density functional theory (DFT) within a fully relativistic Korringa-Kohn-Rostoker (KKR) framework.
  • Solving a linearized Boltzmann equation, incorporating scattering-in terms (vertex corrections).
  • Fully accounting for spin-orbit coupling in both host and impurity atoms, and spin-flip scattering.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a sign change in the spin Hall effect for Copper (Cu) and Gold (Au) hosts, dependent on the impurity atom.
  • Showcased that light elements like Lithium (Li) can induce a substantial SHE.
  • Identified skew scattering at Carbon (C) and Nitrogen (N) impurities as a potential cause for the gigantic SHE observed in Au.

Conclusions:

  • The theoretical framework accurately captures the complex spin Hall effect behavior in metals.
  • Substitutional impurities play a critical role in modulating the SHE, offering a pathway for tuning its properties.
  • Common contaminants like C and N in vacuum chambers can significantly enhance the SHE in materials such as Au, highlighting the importance of material purity and impurity control.