Control of Charge‐Spin Interconversion in van der Waals Heterostructures with Chiral Charge Density Waves

Abstract

A charge density wave (CDW) represents an exotic state in which electrons are arranged in a long range ordered pattern in low‐dimensional materials. Although our understanding of the fundamental character of CDW has been enriched after extensive studies, its practical application remains limited. Here, we show an unprecedented demonstration of a tunable charge‐spin interconversion (CSI) in graphene/1T‐TaS2 van der Waals heterostructures by manipulating the distinct CDW phases in 1T‐TaS2. Whereas CSI from spins polarized in all three directions are observed in the heterostructure when the CDW phase does not show commensurability, the output of one of the components disappears and the other two are enhanced when the CDW phase becomes commensurate. The experimental observation is supported by first‐principles calculations, which evidence that chiral CDW multidomains in the heterostructure are at the origin of the switching of CSI. Our results uncover a new approach for on‐demand CSI in low‐dimensional systems, paving the way for advanced spin‐orbitronic devices.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved