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Hao-Kun Ke

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Robust Spin Logic Enabled by Generalized $\mathrm{SU}(2)$ Symmetry in $p$-Wave Magnets

Unconventional magnets combine the vanishing stray fields of antiferromagnets with the strong spin-splitting of ferromagnets, offering a unique material platform for spintronics. However, a critical challenge in realizing functional spin-logic devices lies in preserving long-range spin coherence against momentum-degrading scattering and gate-induced dephasing. Here, we demonstrate that the intrinsic momentum-dependent exchange field of a three-dimensional $p$-wave magnet can be precisely tuned against gate-induced Rashba spin-orbit coupling to establish a \textit{generalized} $\mathrm{SU}(2)$ spin-rotation symmetry. This emergent conservation law generates a symmetry-protected Persistent Spin Helix (PSH), effectively integrating the high energy scales of 3D bulk magnetic exchange with the macroscopic coherence of symmetry protection. By modeling a synergistic $p$-wave magnetic spin field-effect transistor (spin-FET), we reveal high-visibility Datta-Das conductance oscillations controlled purely by electrical gating. Crucially, our quantum transport simulations confirm that this symmetry-engineered transport regime exhibits exceptional resilience against strong non-magnetic Anderson disorder and geometric variations. These results establish a synergistic paradigm for non-magnetized spintronics, demonstrating how the active integration of spin-orbit coupling and unconventional magnetism can yield disorder-resilient spintronic logic.

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Intrinsic Nonreciprocity in Electron-Phonon Interaction Driven Thermoelectric Diodes

We study an electron-phonon interaction driven thermoelectric diode. The nonreciprocity in this diode arises from the asymmetry between the probabilities of phonon emission and absorption in the electron-phonon interaction, as well as the structural reflection asymmetry. We reveal the intrinsic nature of this nonreciprocity, as the forward and backward electron transport remains asymmetric even when the applied temperature difference is not reversed. This intrinsic nonreciprocity gives rise to two novel transport phenomena. One is a novel thermoelectric effect which is driven by the temperature difference between the leads and the central device region, rather than the conventional temperature difference between the two leads. The second, and more significant, phenomenon is the suppression of electronic backscattering in the load resistor. This suppression decreases the resistance of the load resistor, which leads to the breakdown of Ohm's addition law. Under suitable conditions, the presence of electron-phonon interaction can yield a larger thermoelectric current compared to the case without it. This intrinsic nonreciprocity opens up a new pathway for low-power electronics besides topology and superconductivity, and for nonreciprocal thermoelectric devices.

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