# Concepts of antiferromagnetic spintronics

## TL;DR

Antiferromagnetic spintronics explores electrical and optical methods to control antiferromagnetic order for advanced information technology applications, highlighting recent concepts like Néel spin-orbit torque.

## Contribution

This review introduces the concept of Néel spin-orbit torque and discusses the potential of antiferromagnets in future spintronic devices and technologies.

## Key findings

- Néel spin-orbit torque enables electrical control of antiferromagnetic order.
- Antiferromagnets are promising materials for next-generation spintronic devices.
- Integration with modern condensed matter physics enhances application prospects.

## Abstract

Antiferromagnetic spintronics is an emerging research field whose focus is on the electrical and optical control of the antiferromagnetic order parameter and its utility in information technology devices. An example of recently discovered new concepts is the N\'{e}el spin-orbit torque which allows for the antiferromagnetic order parameter to be controlled by an electrical current in common microelectronic circuits. In this review we discuss the utility of antiferromagnets as active and supporting materials for spintronics, the interplay of antiferromagnetic spintronics with other modern research fields in condensed matter physics, and its utility in future "More than Moore" information technologies.