Efficient charge-to-spin conversion in the topological superconductor β- Bi2Pd at room temperature

  • Yu Seng Ku
  • , Chih Chieh Chiang
  • , Shuan Cheng Mai
  • , Jing Yo Chen
  • , Chao Wei Chen
  • , Yi Ying Chin
  • , Yann Wen Lan
  • , Danru Qu
  • , C. L. Chien
  • , Ssu Yen Huang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Topological superconductors with topological surface states and strong spin-orbit coupling present exciting opportunities for fault-tolerant quantum computing and advanced spintronic applications. Among the few identified topological superconductors, β-Bi2Pd is of particular interest for spintronic applications since it hosts superconductivity with spin-triplet pairing, offering the prospect of lossless spin supercurrent with infinite spin diffusion length. In this work, we explore the spin current phenomena in β-Bi2Pd at room temperature. Through harmonic Hall and spin Hall magnetoresistance measurements, we reveal substantial, reliable, and robust charge-to-spin conversion in β-Bi2Pd. In particular, spin current phenomena exhibit a strong dependence on the crystalline order of β-Bi2Pd, underscoring the critical role of crystal integrity in shaping its topological states. Furthermore, we showcase energy-efficient spin-orbit torque switching in β-Bi2Pd-based spintronic devices. These findings position β-Bi2Pd as a versatile and robust platform for spin current transport and lay the foundation for exploring spin supercurrent for advanced topological spintronic applications.

Original languageEnglish
Article number034050
JournalPhysical Review Applied
Volume24
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025 Sept 3

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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