Exploring New Approach to Develop Novel Quantum Materials with IR Sensing Capabilities by Using Circularly-Polarizable Orbital Spins Designed with Magneto-Optically Active Organic Chiral Structures
Abstract
Quantum materials require an ultimate control on electron spins to demonstrate quantized states as unique vehicle towards developing ground-breaking electromagnetic-signal processing, sensing, and detecting capabilities. Conventionally, electron spins with nanoscale and 2D-surface designs have been used as the primary approach to develop quantum materials. Recently, organic chiral structures have shown a surprising spin phenomenon- circularly-polarizable orbital spins can demonstrate quantized spin-up and spin-down states with optically-operative capabilities at room temperature. This hypothesizes an un-conventional approach of using orbital spins towards developing quantum materials with infrared sensing capabilities, as compared to conventional approach of using electron spin
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 16, 2024
- Source ID
- FA23862314018
Entities
People
- Tae-dong Kim
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Hannam University
- United States Air Force