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cond-mat.mtrl-sci

4853 papers

Condensed matter physics and materials science form a dynamic partnership, exploring how the collective behavior of atoms gives rise to the unique properties of solids and liquids. This field bridges the gap between fundamental quantum mechanics and the practical engineering of everything from flexible electronics to superconductors, turning abstract theories into tangible innovations that shape our daily lives.

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Below are the latest papers in condensed matter and materials science, organized by their most recent publication dates.

🔬 materials science

Study of the Anomalous Hall effect by tuning the spin orientation in the Altermagnetic material CrSb

This study employs first-principles calculations and maximally localized Wannier functions to investigate the electronic, phononic, and topological properties of the altermagnetic material CrSb, revealing that the anomalous Hall conductivity does not necessarily exhibit a linear relationship with magnetization, thereby challenging conventional classifications of magnetic materials.

Sreedevi Chintalapudi, Upasana Agrawal, Suvadip Das2026-08-03
🔬 materials science

Magnetic properties of a quasi-two-dimensional spin-1/2 antiferromagnet Y2CuGe4O12

This study characterizes the quasi-two-dimensional spin-1/2 antiferromagnet Y2_2CuGe4_4O12_{12} as a rare distorted triangular-lattice system where dominant further-neighbor exchange interactions and frustration prevent long-range magnetic ordering down to 0.4 K, instead fostering short-range correlations and a gapped field-polarized state above 2.6 T.

J. Khatua, Changhyun Koo, Suyoung Kim, Eundeok Mun, Yugo Oshima, V. K. Sahu, Heung-Sik Kim, B. Koteswararao, Kwang-Yong (…)2026-08-03
🔬 materials science

Magnetic phase diagram of Cr2Te3 revisited by ac magnetostrictive coefficient

By employing an ultrahigh-sensitive ac magnetostrictive coefficient technique, this study revises the magnetic phase diagram of the quasi-2D material Cr2Te3, revealing complex phase coexistence, proposing a new canted ferromagnetic phase and a triple point, and highlighting decoupled magnetic ordering between specific Cr layers.

Long Zhang, Zhongzhu Jiang, Yugang Zhang, Jing Zhang, Aifeng Wang, Mingquan He, Yuping Sun, Xuan Luo, Yisheng Chai2026-07-31
🔬 materials science

Microstructure-controlled vortex phases and two-phase superconductivity in (TaNb)0.7(HfZrTi)0.5 revealed by ac magnetostrictive coefficients

This study reveals that thermal annealing of the high-entropy alloy superconductor (TaNb)0.7(HfZrTi)0.5 tailors its microstructure to induce distinct vortex phases, including enhanced flux pinning and a unique two-phase superconducting state, by controlling the topological connectivity between phase-separated regions.

Mengju Yuan, Yuze Xu, Bin Zhang, Jun-Yi Ge, Aifeng Wang, Mingquan He, Yanpeng Qi, Yisheng Chai2026-07-31
🔬 materials science

Long-Range Machine Learning of Electron Density for Twisted Bilayer Moiré Materials

This paper demonstrates that a Gaussian process regression model (SALTED) trained exclusively on small displaced bilayer structures can accurately predict electron densities in large twisted bilayer moiré materials by utilizing long-range descriptors, thereby enabling efficient and reliable simulation of complex quantum phenomena like flat band formation and domain-wall electric fields that are otherwise computationally prohibitive.

Zekun Lou, Alan M. Lewis, Mariana Rossi2026-07-31
🔬 materials science

Low magnetic moment and unconventional magneto-transport in half-Heusler alloy CoVGe

This study reports the first experimental realization of the half-Heusler alloy CoVGe, revealing its cubic structure, exceptionally low magnetic moment, half-metallic behavior, and unique non-saturating linear magnetoresistance, which collectively establish it as a promising platform for investigating spin-dependent transport.

Ravinder Kumar, Jyotiraditya Pandey, Shoaib Akhtar, Sachin Majee, Dibyendu Majee, Samik DuttaGupta, Sachin Gupta2026-07-31
🔬 mesoscale physics

Harnessing Native Chromium Oxidation for Giant Orbital Torque and Field-Free Magnetization Switching in NiFe/Cr Bilayers

This paper demonstrates that native oxidation of chromium in NiFe/Cr bilayers creates a self-contained, highly efficient orbital-current source driven by Cr-O hybridization, enabling giant damping-like torque and field-free magnetization switching that significantly outperforms conventional heavy-metal benchmarks.

Chirag Kalouni, Abhishek Kumar, Manish Kumar Mohanta, Kanupriya, Athira Ravindran K, Damanpreet Kaur, Preet Kamal, Puru (…)2026-07-31
🔬 materials science

Optimization of Epitaxial Mn4N Thin Films Grown by Sputtering for Spintronic Applications

This study demonstrates that reactive magnetron sputtering can produce high-quality, epitaxial Mn4N thin films with strong perpendicular magnetic anisotropy and efficient current-induced magnetization switching, establishing them as a promising rare-earth-free platform for energy-efficient spintronic devices.

Teodor Apetrei, Emre Demiroglu, Caner Deger, Can Onur Avci, Silvia Damerio2026-07-31
🔬 materials science

Structure and thermodynamic stability of β\beta-Ga2_2O3_3 surfaces

This study employs first-principles calculations to comprehensively analyze the structural properties and thermodynamic stability of all low-index β\beta-Ga2_2O3_3 surfaces, revealing that stoichiometric terminations are generally dominant while identifying specific coordination-based factors and Ga-rich reconstructions that govern surface stability under varying growth conditions.

Konstantin Lion, Claudia Draxl2026-07-31