Researchers Use Electric Field to Reverse Phonon Chirality in Ferroelectric Crystal

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Switching chirality with an electric field — This could enable more efficient control over spin in devices, potentially leading to advancements in spintronic technology.
Creation of faster and more energy-efficient devices — The ability to manipulate phonon chirality may pave the way for improved performance in future electronic components.

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For Immediate Release Tracey Peaketracey_peake@ncsu.edu In a new study, researchers used an electric field to switch the chirality of phonons within a ferroelectric crystal. The work could lead to the creation of faster and more energy-efficient spintronic devices.

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