Achieving Valley Polarization at Room Temperature: The Future of Electronics
In a breakthrough development, scientists have discovered a new form of valley polarization at room temperature. This new phenomenon could help revolutionize the field of electronics and semiconductor technology.
The discovery was made by a team of scientists led by Professor John Park, from the University of Michigan. According to Professor Park, this new form of valley polarization could lead to a number of useful applications, such as faster and more efficient semiconductors, improved solar cells, and more.
This new form of valley polarization is created by a process called valleytronics, which utilizes the spin-orbit interaction to control the flow of electrons in a semiconductor. This allows for electrons to be directed to a specific valley, and thus create an electrical current.
The discovery of room-temperature valley polarization is a major breakthrough, and could be the key to unlocking the door to a new world of electronics and semiconductor technology.
source: Phys.org