We report on first-principles calculations of spin-dependent properties in graphene induced
by its interaction with a nearby magnetic insulator (europium oxide, EuO). The magnetic …

The recently discovered magnetism of two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals crystals has
attracted a lot of attention. Among these materials is CrI3, a magnetic semiconductor …

Complex band structure generalizes conventional band structure by also considering
wavevectors with complex components. In this way, complex band structure describes both …

The magnetic proximity effect provides a promising way to increase the low Curie
temperature (TC) of europium monoxide (EuO) toward or even above room temperature …

Topological insulators are very interesting from a fundamental point of view, and their
unique properties may be useful for electronic and spintronic device applications. From the …

Metal–insulator transitions (MITs) offer new functionalities for nanoelectronics. However,
ongoing attempts to control the resistivity by external stimuli are hindered by strong coupling …

One of the great successes of modern condensed matter physics is the discovery of
topological insulators (TIs). A thorough investigation of their properties could bring such …

Quantum wells are created from ultrathin single-crystalline EuO layers to study the evolution
of the optical band gap down to the single nanometer regime. We find that the EuO band …

Using first-principles density functional calculations, electronic and optical properties of
ferromagnetic semiconductor EuO are investigated. In particular, we have developed a way …

Spin-filter tunneling is a promising way to generate highly spin-polarized current, a key
component for spintronics applications. In this paper we explore the tunneling conductance …