Advanced Spin and Orbital Torques: Fundamentals, Materials, and Applications in Spintronics

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews exploring the fundamental physics and emergent phenomena arising from spin dynamics and spin–orbit interactions (SOIs) within nanostructures. The goal is to advance our understanding of magnetization dynamics, spin transport, and their manipulation at the nanoscale. We seek contributions that elucidate novel mechanisms, materials, and characterization techniques relevant to next-generation spintronic and magnetic memory technologies.

We invite original research and reviews covering topics including, but not limited to, the following:

• Ultrafast magnetization dynamics (precession, switching, damping) in nanostructures.
• Spin–orbit torque (SOT) and orbital torque generation, mechanisms, and efficiency enhancement.
• Chiral spin textures (skyrmions, domain walls) stabilized by interfacial SOIs and DMI.
• Spin pumping, spin Hall effect, and inverse spin Hall effect in nanoscale systems.
• Novel materials (altermagnets, topological insulators, 2D materials, Heusler alloys, oxides).
• Advanced experimental techniques (e.g., ST-FMR, time-resolved microscopy, XMCD, Lorentz TEM) and theoretical modeling of nanoscale spin phenomena.

Warm regards,

Dr. Sheng Jiang
Guest Editor

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