Structure inversion-asymmetric matter and spin-orbit phenomena from ab-initio (C01)

• Subject Area: Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics ; Solid State and Surface Chemistry, Material Synthesis
• Term: since 2016
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 277146847

We will perform ab initio studies to elucidate how the subtle interplay between the electrostatic, the weak van der Waals, the magnetic and the strong chemical interactions determines the geometric, electronic and magnetic structure of spin-orbit dominated matter. The predictive power of the density functional theory will be used to design and explore new 2D materials that will eventually find their way into experiments. The question is to what extent strain, electric fields, charge transfer or orbital hybridization can be employed to manipulate the magnetization texture, transport properties and control of functionalities.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1238: Control and Dynamics of Quantum Materials
• Applicant Institution: Universität zu Köln
• Project Heads: Dr. Nicolae Atodiresei; Professor Dr. Stefan Blügel