Dynamics of multiferroic coupling at oxide interfaces (B11)

• Subject Area: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics ; Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Term: from 2012 to 2019
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 31047526

In this project we first investigate the theoretically expected non collinear spin texture at the interface of multiferroic heterostructures. Further time resolved optical experiments will investigate the ultrafast ferroelectric and coupled multiferroic dynamics. Ultimately we intend to use intense THz-transients to switch the fer-roelectric polarization. Based on the theoretical methods developed in the current funding period that allow to calculate multiferroic dynamics we will perform realistic simulations that will help in the interpretation of the experimental data.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 762: Functionality of Oxide Interfaces
• Applicant Institution: Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
• Co-Applicant Institution: Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Marin Alexe, until 12/2015; Professor Dr. Jamal Berakdar; Professor Dr. Georg Schmidt, until 12/2015; Professor Dr. Georg Woltersdorf