Argonne Weyl Semimetal (IMAGE)

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Argonne Weyl Semimetal

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An electron incident on a Weyl semimetal from a normal metal is transmitted into specific states in the Weyl semimetal along with a reflection that conserves momentum, energy, and spin. A net spin current with no net flow of electrons can give rise to a charge current in the Weyl semimetal.

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Argonne National Laboratory / Ellen Weiss

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