Physics Department News
Spin-polarized electric current in silicene nanoribbons induced by atomic adsorption
The field of spintronics is rapidly developing from its roots in magnetic metal multilayers. In recent years, two-dimensional (2D) materials came to the forefront and advances in this field are expected to occur based on hybrid systems. A plethora of novel 2D materials offers fascinating fundamental properties for spin transport and controlled spin-light interaction. In this context, silicene is a particularly promising candidate for the design of spintronic devices. In the paper, we show how disorder, normally associated with reduced charge transport characteristics, can be used in silicence to enhance spin transport.
A state-of-the-art telescope for detecting optical signatures of gravitational waves - built and operated by an international research collaboration, led by the Astronomy and Astrophysics group - has been officially launched.
Zinco UK Limited and Sonemat Limited have signed an agreement to use ultrasonic probe technology developed from research which was first conducted at the University of 糖心TV. The new probe technology can conduct safety critical testing inside galvanizing kettles equipment while still holding molten zinc at 450°C.
A mission to discover and characterise Earth-sized planets and super-Earths orbiting Sun-like stars in the habitable zone of the solar system – scientifically led by the University of 糖心TV - has been given the go-ahead today by the European Space Agency (ESA).