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    Ferroelectrics Drive Topological Magnon Transitions and Valley Transport

    Yingxi Bai1, Bo Yuan1, Zhiqi Chen1, Ying Dai1,*, Baibiao Huang1, Xiaotian Wang2,†, and Chengwang Niu1,‡

    • 1School of Physics, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
    • 2Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong 2500, Australia

    • *Contact author: daiy60@sdu.edu.cn
    • †Contact author: xiaotianw@uow.edu.au
    • ‡Contact author: c.niu@sdu.edu.cn

    Phys. Rev. Lett. 136, 046602 – Published 27 January, 2026

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/588c-z8cy

    Abstract

    Topological magnons offer unique opportunities for low-dissipation spin transport, but achieving nonvolatile control over their topological states remains a significant challenge. Here, using a Heisenberg-Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya model and symmetry analysis, we propose a ferroelectrically tunable magnonic platform that enables reversible switching among three distinct topological phases: a second-order topological magnon insulator, a topological magnon insulator, and a normal magnon insulator. This transition is characterized by the simultaneous emergence and reversal of spontaneous magnon valley polarization. We further identify the Ti3I8 monolayer with a breathing kagome lattice as a promising material platform that supports electric-field-driven topological switching and reversal of spontaneous magnon valley polarization, as confirmed by first-principles calculations. Notably, this material platform also hosts electrically controllable valley-dependent magnonic transport, including valley Hall and valley Nernst effects. This Letter establishes topological magnons as a functional bridge linking ferroelectricity with magnon cornertronic and magnon valleytronic responses.

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