Research
Main Research
Our group is working theoretically and computer supported on the following subjects:
- magnetism in metals, semiconductors, and insulators
- non-collinear magnetic structures
- spin relaxation
- atomistic magnetization dynamics of nanostructures
- tunneling magneto-resistance and tunneling electro-resistance
- nanowires and nanocontacts
- scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and scanning tunneling spectroscopy (STS)
- molecular electronics
- oxide interfaces
- multiferroic materials
- thermoelectric heterostructures
- topological insulators
- spin-orbit coupling effects in electron spectroscopy
- Berry-phase-related phenomena
- anomalous Hall effect and spin-Hall effect
- anomalous Nernst effect and spin-Nernst effect
Basic Principles
These studies base upon the following theories/methods:
- density functional theory (DFT)
- multiple scattering theory (Korringa-Kohn-Rostoker methods)
- method of Green's function
- theory of magnetism
- electronic transport theories
- relativistic scattering and transport theory
Scientific Networks
- Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio (CRC/TRR) 227: Ultrafast Spin Dynamics
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Innovative Training Network (MSCA-ITN) – Spin-orbit materials, emergent phenomena and related technology training (SPEAR)
(projects IRP9 and IRP10) - Research Network Nanostructured Materials
Scientific Networks (completed)
- Priority Programme (SPP) 1666: Topological Insulators: Materials - Fundamental Properties - Devices
- Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 762: Functionality of oxide interfaces
- Priority Programme (SPP) 1538: Spin Caloric Transport
- Priority Programme (SPP) 1386: Nanostructured thermoelectrics: Theory, model systems, and controlled synthesis