🔬 Category

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

4887 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

Symmetry-Based Design Rules for Second-Harmonic Generation in Stacked and Twisted MoS2 Bilayers

This paper establishes a symmetry-based framework linking the structural stacking and twist angles of MoS2 bilayers to their second-order nonlinear optical response, demonstrating how specific symmetry breaking induces a frequency-independent rotation of second-harmonic generation patterns that enables precise, wavelength-independent determination of twist angles and the engineering of tailored optical functionalities.

Sumanti Patra, Caterina Cocchi2026-07-23
🔬 applied physics

Exploring Multifunctionality in MgO-Based Magnetic Tunnel Junctions with Coexisting Magnetoresistance and Memristive Properties

This study demonstrates that MgO-based magnetic tunnel junctions can simultaneously exhibit linear, non-hysteretic magnetoresistance suitable for field sensing and non-volatile, quasi-analogue memristive behavior, with doping-induced power reduction and reversible switching capabilities that enable the co-integration of spintronic and memristive functionalities for advanced reprogrammable circuits and neuromorphic computing.

Alejandro Schulman, Elvira Paz, Tim Böhnert, Alex Steven Jenkins, Ricardo Ferreira2026-07-23
🔬 optics

Role of Resonant k\mathbf{k}-Points in the Transient Optical Response of Pumped Germanium

This study reveals that in pumped germanium, the transient optical response is dominated by resonant crystal momenta rather than the total residual excitation population, demonstrating that virtual pump-induced contributions from resonant regions are crucial for determining the material's optical weight.

Amir Eskandari-asl (Università degli Studi di Salerno, Italy), Giacomo Inzani (University of Regensburg, Germany), Matte (…)2026-07-23
🔬 materials science

Magnetoresistive Memory in the Paramagnetic Phase of Eu5_5In2_2As6_6

This paper reports the discovery of a novel magnetoresistive memory effect in Eu5_5In2_2As6_6 that operates within the paramagnetic phase at twice the antiferromagnetic transition temperature, suggesting the presence of hidden order or short-range correlations and offering a new platform for quantum sensing and memory technologies.

Sudhaman R. Balguri, Mira B. Mahendru, Rourav Basak, Enrique O. González-Delgado, Adam A. Aczel, David E. Graf, Andreas (…)2026-07-23
🔬 mesoscale physics

Spin injection of exciton-polaritons with halide perovskites at room temperature

This study demonstrates room-temperature spin injection and preservation in exciton-polaritons within a monolithic Tamm-plasmon microcavity embedding 2D halide perovskites, where rapid polariton decay outcompetes spin relaxation mechanisms to enable potential applications in chiral lasers and switches.

Elena Sendarrubias Arias-Camisón, Maksim Lednev, Jorge Cuadra, Raúl Gago, Luis Viña, Francisco José García Vidal, Johann (…)2026-07-22
🔬 materials science

Single photon emitters in hBN: Limitations of atomic resolution imaging and potential sources of error

This study demonstrates that identifying single-photon emitters in hexagonal boron nitride using atomic-resolution ADF-STEM is fundamentally limited by sample thickness (beyond ~17 layers) and susceptible to misidentification due to residual threefold astigmatism, rendering the technique unreliable for the thicker flakes typically used in photonic research.

David Lamprecht, Shrirang Chokappa, Alissa M. Freilinger, Barbara Maria Mayer, Maximilian Melchior, Jana Dzíbelová, Darw (…)2026-07-22
🔬 materials science

Role of Wadsley Defects and Cation Disorder to Enhance MoNb12O33 Diffusion

This study demonstrates that introducing Wadsley defects and transition metal disorder in MoNb12O33 anodes significantly enhances lithium diffusion kinetics and high-rate capacity by activating fast diffusion paths at lower lithiation levels, as confirmed through combined experimental characterization and machine-learning molecular dynamics simulations.

CJ Sturgill, Manish Kumar, Nima Karimitari, Iva Milisavljevic, Coby S. Collins, Aaron Hegler, Hsin-Yun Joy Chao, Santosh (…)2026-07-22