Efficient charge-to-spin conversion in the topological superconductor β- at room temperature
Phys. Rev. Applied 24, 034050 – Published 19 September, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/k7b8-6rp3
Abstract
Topological superconductors with topological surface states and strong spin-orbit coupling present exciting opportunities for fault-tolerant quantum computing and advanced spintronic applications. Among the few identified topological superconductors, β- is of particular interest for spintronic applications since it hosts superconductivity with spin-triplet pairing, offering the prospect of lossless spin supercurrent with infinite spin diffusion length. In this work, we explore the spin current phenomena in β- at room temperature. Through harmonic Hall and spin Hall magnetoresistance measurements, we reveal substantial, reliable, and robust charge-to-spin conversion in β-. In particular, spin current phenomena exhibit a strong dependence on the crystalline order of β-, underscoring the critical role of crystal integrity in shaping its topological states. Furthermore, we showcase energy-efficient spin-orbit torque switching in β--based spintronic devices. These findings position β- as a versatile and robust platform for spin current transport and lay the foundation for exploring spin supercurrent for advanced topological spintronic applications.