2021/11/07 by Yisheng Chai, Chai, Yisheng, Dashan Shang +7
Physics and Astronomy · #FOS: Physical sciences #Materials Science (cond-mat.mtrl-sci) #Strongly Correlated Electrons (cond-mat.str-el) #cond-mat.mtrl-sci #cond-mat.str-el
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2111.04042
published as Phys. Rev. Applied 16, 054046 (2021) · 4 figures, Accepted by Physical Review Applied
arxiv created 2021/11/07 · arxiv updated 2026/07/31
Transtor and memtranstor are the fourth basic linear and memory elements, which allows direct coupling of charge (q) to magnetic flux (ϕ) via linear and non-linear ME effects, respectively. It is found here that large variation of magnetization by electric field is realized in both linear and nonlinear hysteretic styles in a magnetoelectric Y-type hexaferrite Ba0.5Sr1.5Zn2(Fe0.92Al0.08)12O22 single-crystal. Moreover, based on the spin current model, the underlying microscopic mechanisms for generating the two types of linear and nonlinear M vs E curves are understood as E induced changes of cone angle and sign of P respectively, establishing the charge-driven transtor and memtranstor in the Y-type hexaferrite system. This work points to a promising pathway to develop unique circuit functionalities using the magnetoelectric materials.