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Electronic phase separation at the LaAlO₃/SrTiO₃ interface.

Ariando¹, X Wang, G Baskaran

¹NUSNNI-NanoCore, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117411, Singapore. ariando@nus.edu.sg

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Researchers discovered electronic phase separation (EPS) at the LaAlO(3)/SrTiO(3) interface, revealing distinct electron gas, ferromagnetic, and superconducting-like phases. This finding is crucial for understanding complex oxide interfaces and their emergent electronic properties.

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Area of Science:

Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Solid-State Chemistry

Background:

Complex oxides exhibit diverse electronic and magnetic properties, including electronic phase separation (EPS).
EPS is linked to phenomena like colossal magnetoresistance, metal-insulator transitions, and superconductivity.
Interfaces between complex oxides, specifically LaAlO(3)/SrTiO(3), are sites for novel electronic phases, yet EPS was not previously observed.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate and report the presence of electronic phase separation (EPS) at the LaAlO(3)/SrTiO(3) interface.
To characterize the nature of the separated electronic phases and their properties.
To elucidate the underlying mechanism responsible for the observed EPS.

Main Methods:

Fabrication and characterization of the LaAlO(3)/SrTiO(3) interface.
Analysis of interface charge distribution and electronic/magnetic properties.
Investigation of Ti orbital occupancy and its role in phase formation.

Main Results:

An electronic phase separation (EPS) state was observed at the LaAlO(3)/SrTiO(3) interface.
The interface charges separated into distinct regions: a quasi-two-dimensional electron gas, a robust ferromagnetic phase above room temperature, and a diamagnetic/paramagnetic phase below 60 K.
The EPS arises from selective occupancy of Ti orbital sub-bands, forming 2D-nanoscopic metallic droplets.

Conclusions:

The observation of EPS at the LaAlO(3)/SrTiO(3) interface confirms theoretical predictions.
This finding highlights the emergence of complex electronic and magnetic phenomena at oxide interfaces.
The Ti orbital plays a critical role in mediating these interfacial electronic and magnetic properties.