Date of Award
Summer 2025
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Department
Physics and Astronomy
First Advisor
Sai Mu
Abstract
Conventional charge-based memory has reached its limits in improving energy efficiency while scaling down size. Consequently, memory utilizing 2D magnetic materials has emerged as an alternative. 2D Van der Waals (VdW) magnets are ultrathin magnets with unique properties that make them optimal for this purpose. Utilizing the weak interlayer coupling via VdW interaction has enhanced the possibility of integrating diverse materials to create heterostructures. The integration of spintronics requires not only stable magnetization but also an effective switching mechanism. Various external influences have been experimentally tested, such as the proximity effect, external magnetic field, gate voltage, and temperature dependence. This review will provide an interpretation of how magnetization responds to those conditions using the experimental results conducted by other researchers with a focus on underlying physical principles.
Rights
© 2025, cheongheon lee
Recommended Citation
Lee, C.(2025). Two Dimensional van der Waals Magnet. (Master's thesis). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/8481