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Zi-Hao Ding

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Twist-induced magnetic topological phase transition in stacked altermagnetic CrO

Interlayer twisting offers a geometric route to controlling electronic states, but whether it can simultaneously reconstruct magnetic symmetry and band topology remains unclear. Here, based on symmetry analysis and first-principles calculations, we show that commensurate twisting drives magnetic topological phase transitions in stacked bilayer CrO. In particular, it transforms an antiferromagnetic Dirac semimetal into either a $d$-wave altermagnetic bipolarized Weyl semimetal or an unconventional compensated magnetic Weyl semimetal. A key result is that the Weyl points in the $d$-wave altermagnetic phase lie at generic $k$ points in the Brillouin zone and are protected by the spin symmetry $\left\{ C_2 T||C_{2z} T\right\}$. This sharply contrasts with conventional two-dimensional Weyl semimetals, where Weyl points are typically protected by mirror or rotational symmetries and thus pinned to high-symmetry lines. We further show that commensurate twisting preserves the spin symmetry $\left\{ C_2 T||C_{2z} T\right\}$, making the Weyl phase a robust consequence of twisting rather than a fine-tuned feature of a specific angle. Our work establishes a symmetry-based route to engineering magnetic topological phases in twisted two-dimensional materials.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Emergent d-wave altermagnetism in chlorine-adsorbed FeSe monolayer

The recent emergence of altermagnetism has opened new frontiers in condensed matter physics, yet material platforms capable of hosting both intrinsic altermagnetic order and superconductivity remain exceedingly rare. Here, based on symmetry analysis and first-principles calculations, we propose a realistic route to engineer robust altermagnetism in monolayer FeSe, a prototypical iron-based superconductor. By designing a stoichiometric Fe2Se2Cl structure through single-side Cl adsorption and introducing gate-tunable hole doping, we achieve a highly stable altermagnetic ground state. Our calculations reveal a synergistic mechanism: hole doping firmly stabilizes the checkerboard magnetic order, while the asymmetric ligand environment intrinsically breaks the outof-plane spatial inversion symmetry. Consequently, this interplay induces a giant altermagnetic spin splitting of up to 620 meV. Crucially, we demonstrate that this altermagnetic state and its giant spin splitting are highly resilient, persisting even in a 10-layer slab model that accurately simulates the bulk limit. By introducing altermagnetism into the well-established FeSe-based superconducting family, our findings identify Fe2Se2Cl as a promising platform for spintronic applications and motivate future studies of the possible interplay between altermagnetism and superconductivity.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Anomalous charge density wave in altermagnetism

Exploring the intricate interplay between magnetism and charge density waves has long been a fundamental pursuit at the forefront of condensed matter research. In this letter, based on symmetry analysis and first-principles calculations, we propose for the first time that anomalous charge density wave can be realized in two-dimensional altermagnetic WO. The anomalous charge density wave is characterized by three key features: (i) Unlike conventional charge density wave, whose stabilization is driven by the opening of a gap near the Fermi level, the anomalous charge density wave is stabilized by the occupied states with energies shifting lower far away from the Fermi level; (ii) the anomalous charge density wave increases the density of states near the Fermi level and then enhances-rather than diminishes-the metallicity of materials; (iii) altermagnetism plays a crucial role in stabilizing anomalous charge density wave. Thus, our work offers a pathway for exploring both the realization and the underlying mechanisms of anomalous charge density waves in magnetic systems.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci