Nature Photonics: Chiral Perovskite Multiple Quantum Wells Extend Spin Lifetime via Spin Cascade
Perovskite chiral multiple quantum wells with extended spin lifetime via efficient spin cascade
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A paper in Nature Photonics reports that chiral perovskite multiple quantum well structures extend spin lifetime through an efficient spin cascade process, offering new material options for chiral optoelectronic and spintronic devices.
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