Spin caloritronics and magnonics are emerging fields that
explore the utilisation of the electron's quantum
property—spin—and its excitations, known as magnons, for
information transfer and storage. In spin caloritronics, the
interaction between spin and thermal gradients also plays a
crucial role. Similar to spintronics, both fields aim to
discover energy-efficient principles for future information
technologies.
The Dioscuri Centre for Spin Caloritronics and Magnonics
was established in October 2023 with the goal of
investigating these phenomena in compensated magnetic
materials, such as antiferromagnets and altermagnets. While
ferromagnets have traditionally been the focus in spin
caloritronics and magnonics, compensated materials offer
advantages like faster dynamics and a broader range of
available materials.
Our primary focus is on fundamental research with potential
applications in developing new concepts for sustainable
information technologies. We utilize advanced tools,
including nanolithography for device fabrication and
measurements of magneto-thermal transport in a vector
cryostat. Additionally, we are actively working on
developing spatially resolved techniques.
The Dioscuri initiative was launched by the Max Planck
Society and is jointly supported by the German Federal
Ministry of Education and Research and the Czech Ministry of
Education, Youth, and Sports. The centre operates primarily
as an experimental group and benefits from close
collaboration with the Department of Spintronics and
Nanoelectronics, which includes a strong theoretical team.
On the German side, the centre is supported by Professor
Sebastian T. B. Goennenwein from the University of Konstanz.
