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  • 1Engineering Research Center for Nanophotonics and Advanced Instrument, School of Physics, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200062, People's Republic of China.

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Ruthenium dioxide (RuO₂) superlattices exhibit emergent two-dimensional (2D) altermagnetism, tunable via thickness and interface effects. This discovery offers new possibilities for 2D altermagnetic spintronics.

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Spintronics

Background:

  • The classification of Ruthenium dioxide (RuO₂) as an altermagnet is currently debated.
  • Understanding novel magnetic phenomena in low-dimensional materials is crucial for next-generation electronics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the emergence of altermagnetism in (RuO₂)m/(TiO₂)n superlattices.
  • To explore the influence of quantum confinement and electronic correlations on magnetic properties.

Main Methods:

  • Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations were employed.
  • Rutile (RuO₂)m/(TiO₂)n superlattices stacked in the (001) direction were designed and analyzed.
  • DFT + U calculations were used to incorporate electronic correlation effects.

Main Results:

  • Altermagnetism was observed in 2D RuO₂ layers when separated by TiO₂ spacers, driven by spin-real-space symmetry.
  • Ruthenium (Ru) magnetic moments were layer-dependent, enhanced at interfaces due to proximity effects and reduced in central layers by quantum confinement.
  • DFT + U calculations revealed enhanced Ru magnetic moments and thickness-dependent phase transitions from insulating to metallic states.

Conclusions:

  • The (RuO₂)m/(TiO₂)n superlattices serve as tunable platforms for engineering 2D altermagnetism.
  • These findings provide valuable insights into the fundamental physics of altermagnetism in reduced dimensions.
  • The study highlights the potential for developing novel spintronic devices based on engineered altermagnetic materials.