Why Do Spin Flips at Fermi Level Occur?

In summary, spin flips at Fermi level refer to the change in spin orientation of an electron at the Fermi level, which can occur due to the presence of an external magnetic field or spin-orbit coupling. These spin flips have significant implications in fields such as spintronics and quantum computing, and can be studied using techniques such as spin-resolved photoemission spectroscopy. They can also be controlled through the use of external magnetic fields, spin-orbit coupling, and other techniques like spin injection and spin filtering.
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johnsmi
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Hi,

I have come across a sentance in an article which I do not quite understand.

flips of the spin due to H1 occur only at the Fermi level

H1 is just a perturbation Hamiltonian.

Why will spin flips only occur at the Fermi level?

Thank you
 
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I'll take a wild guess that it is because the would-be flipped spin state is already occupied by another electron, for the states below the Fermi level. So the Pauli principle prevents it.
 

Related to Why Do Spin Flips at Fermi Level Occur?

1. What are spin flips at Fermi level?

Spin flips at Fermi level refer to the process in which an electron at the Fermi level changes its spin orientation, from either up to down or vice versa.

2. Why do spin flips occur at Fermi level?

Spin flips at Fermi level occur due to the presence of an external magnetic field or spin-orbit coupling, which can cause the energy levels of electrons to split and allow for spin flips to occur.

3. What is the significance of spin flips at Fermi level?

Spin flips at Fermi level have important implications in fields such as spintronics and quantum computing, as they can be controlled and manipulated to store and process information.

4. How are spin flips at Fermi level studied?

Spin flips at Fermi level can be studied using techniques such as spin-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, which can measure the spin orientation of electrons at the Fermi level.

5. Can spin flips at Fermi level be controlled?

Yes, spin flips at Fermi level can be controlled through the use of external magnetic fields, spin-orbit coupling, and other techniques such as spin injection and spin filtering.

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