Spin-Orbit Coupling of An Electron in a Lattice Structure (IMAGE)

Centre for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology

Spin-Orbit Coupling of An Electron in a Lattice Structure

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The circular orbit of the charged electron and the spin are locked together like gears due to the very strong attraction in the spin-orbit coupling.

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Takashi Kobayashi

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