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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Spintronics

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  • The Rashba effect, driven by inversion symmetry breaking and spin-orbit coupling, facilitates charge-spin interconversion but is often weak due to limited interfacial asymmetry.
  • Enhancing spin-splitting strength is crucial for improving spin-orbit torque (SOT) efficiency in spintronic devices, aiming for reduced power consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of orbital hybridization on Rashba spin-splitting and SOT efficiency in hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN)/Co3Pt heterostructures.
  • To explore interfacial control strategies for enhancing Rashba effects and SOT efficiency in material systems.

Main Methods:

  • First-principles calculations were employed to analyze the electronic structure and predict Rashba spin-splitting at the h-BN/Co3Pt interface.
  • Experimental synthesis of large-area h-BN on Co3Pt layers with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy using magnetron sputtering.

Main Results:

  • Calculations revealed significant Rashba spin-splitting due to out-of-plane p-d orbital hybridization and spin-orbit coupling at the interface.
  • Observed enhancement in SOT efficiency attributed to the Rashba effect, with an unusual temperature dependence.
  • Dominant damping-like torque was detected, leading to a lower threshold switching current density and improved switching ratio.

Conclusions:

  • Orbital hybridization at the h-BN/Co3Pt interface effectively enhances Rashba spin-splitting and SOT efficiency.
  • The findings offer a pathway for interfacial engineering to optimize spintronic device performance.
  • This research contributes to the development of energy-efficient spintronic devices through enhanced interfacial control.