Interplay between relativistic spin-momentum locking and breaking of inversion symmetry: conditions for effective p-wave magnetism

Materials Horizons 2026 Open access

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Authors: Amar Fakhredine, Giuseppe Cuono, Jan Skolimowski, Silvia Picozzi, Carmine Autieri
DOI: 10.1039/d6mh00357e
Cited by: 3
References: 97

Abstract

unit cell. This produces a magnetic phase transition to an exotic altermagnetic state with two non-relativistic spin-momentum lockings with a common nodal plane, thereby producing an effective p-wave magnet. Our research presents a comprehensive analysis of various possible scenarios in altermagnets with breaking of inversion symmetries under relativistic effects.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Quantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian Physics Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Horizons
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
14
Pages
7108–7127
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN