Introducing reversible switching of chirality in a semiconductor material (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

Introducing reversible switching of chirality in a semiconductor material

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This study showcases a possible approach to generate spin-polarized currents using the insertion and removal of chiral molecules, which could be key for creating low-power, ultrafast spintronics technology.

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Institute of Science Tokyo

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