Xiaoqian Dang Comprehensive Exam

Advisor: Evgeny Tsymbal

Abstract:
The spin Hall effect (SHE) is a transport phenomenon in non-magnetic material that an electric current generates a transverse spin current as a result of spin-orbit interaction. As an important phenomenon in spintronics, this effect was initially proposed forty years ago but revived recently, and generates a great impact on modern condensed matter physics. This talk reviews the basic theoretical development of spin Hall effect as well as recent experimental techniques. Some key phenomena are also discussed. Finally, possible research proposals are given in this talk, which are related to the future development in this area.