Spin Hall utilizing U(1) and SU(2) gauge fields

TL;DR

This paper introduces a tunable spin Hall effect in a 2DEG system using combined U(1) and SU(2) gauge fields, allowing control over spin currents via external magnetic and electric fields.

Contribution

It presents a novel approach to modulate spin Hall effects by integrating topological U(1) and SU(2) gauge fields in a 2DEG system, enabling control over intrinsic and extrinsic spin currents.

Findings

Demonstrates tunable spin Hall effect via external fields.

Shows enhancement or cancellation of intrinsic spin Hall.

Distinguishes between intrinsic and extrinsic effects.

Abstract

We propose a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) system in which an external magnetic (B) field with a small chirality is applied to provide a topological U(1) U(1) gauge field that separates conduction electrons of opposite spins in the transverse direction. Additionally, the vertical electric (E) field in the 2DEG, together with spin-orbit coupling, produces a SU(2) gauge field which reinforces / opposes the effect of the topological gauge. The system thus provides a tunable spin Hall effect, where an applied gate voltage on the 2DEG can be used to modulate the transverse spin current. As this method leads to the enhancement or cancellation of intrinsic spin Hall, it naturally distinguishes the extrinsic from the intrinsic effect.