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1Advanced Functional Materials Laboratory, Department of Physics, Tezpur University (Central University), Tezpur-784028, India. pdeb@tezu.ernet.in.
Nanoscale
|December 6, 2025
Summary
Atomic sub-orbitals, especially the pz orbital, drive interfacial spin hybridization in van der Waals heterostructures. This hybridization governs magnetic proximity effects, enabling precise control over magnetic properties in novel materials.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Science
- Quantum Chemistry
Background:
- Interfacial effects are key to tuning magnetic properties in van der Waals heterostructures.
- Understanding these effects is vital for controlling interface-induced phenomena.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a hypothesis on the role of atomic sub-orbitals in interfacial spin hybridization.
- To elucidate the mechanism controlling magnetic proximity effects in heterostructures.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical investigation of interfacial electronic structures.
- Analysis of atomic sub-orbital contributions to hybridization.
- Focus on pz orbitals and their role in spin hybridization.
Main Results:
- Interfacial hybridization requires more than overlapping electronic bands.
- Atomic sub-orbitals, particularly pz, are the primary agents of hybridization.
- Asymmetric pz orbital contributions to the Fermi level dictate induced magnetism.
Conclusions:
- Atomic sub-orbitals are crucial for interfacial spin hybridization and magnetic proximity effects.
- The pz orbital's specific contribution determines the extent of induced magnetism in non-magnetic materials.
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