New Opportunities for Charge and Spin in the 2D Magnet RuCl3

Kenneth Burch

 

Precise control of electronic charge at the nanoscale has been crucial in creating new phases of matter and devices. Here I will present results on the 2D magnet RuCl3 that demonstrate it is able to induce large charge on short length scales in other materials. I will discuss its ability to work with various systems, and potential for control via relative twist angle. I will also review the limitations of this technique in terms of ultimate charge doping and homogeneity. Time permitting I will briefly discuss the unique magnetic excitations in this system useful for topological computing, and implications for heterostructures of RuCl3 with other 2D magnets.