Abstract
Electric-field manipulation of spin degrees of freedom is pivotal for next-generation spintronics, yet nonvolatile control at terahertz (THz) frequencies remains elusive. Here, we harness the quantum geometry of a Dirac semimetal, PtTe2, to achieve all-electrical tunability of THz spintronic emission under a constant magnetic field without field cycling or remanent magnetization. By integrating a ferroelectric substrate with a PtTe2/ferromagnetic heterobilayer, we electrically modulate the Fermi level and Berry curvature of PtTe2, thereby controlling its spin Hall conductivity in real time, yielding a 21% modulation of the THz emission amplitude. Density functional theory corroborates doping-driven shifts in Berry curvature that directly alter spin Hall conductivity, underscoring the key role of geometric phases in ultrafast spin-charge conversion. Our approach offers a low-complexity, energy-efficient, and nonvolatile route to tunable spin Hall THz devices, and we anticipate that these findings will open new avenues for harnessing quantum geometry in spin-based logic and ultrafast electronics.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Nano Letters |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Accepted/In press - 2025 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2025 American Chemical Society.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Bioengineering
- General Chemistry
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanical Engineering
Keywords
- 2D materials
- Dirac semimetals
- electric control
- quantum geometry
- spin-charge conversion
- THz emission
- THz optics