Controlling Exchange Interactions and Emergent Magnetic Phenomena in Layered 3d‐Orbital Ferromagnets

Abstract

Abstract Layered 3d‐orbital ferromagnet is an ideal research platform to experimentally achieve intrinsic 2D ferromagnetism and theoretically study the quantum nature of magnetic exchange interactions therein. A variety of magnetic phases can emerge from the strongly correlated feature of 3d‐orbital electrons, in which their exchange interactions can be effectively modulated by various kinds of external stimuli. Therefore, controlling the emergent magnetic phenomena of layered 3d‐orbital ferromagnets is significant in both fundamental science and practical applications. Considering the roles of magnetic exchange interactions, this review summarizes recent progress in controlling the emergent magnetic properties of layered 3d‐orbital ferromagnets by systematically introducing modulation methods, underlying mechanisms, and device applications. The existing challenges and future prospects for this research field are also outlined, shedding light on finding optimized magnetic materials, exploring powerful modulation techniques, and designing multifunctional new concept devices.

Keywords

• 3d‐orbital ferromagnets
• exchange interaction
• Heisenberg model
• spin‐orbit coupling
• spintronic devices
• Stoner‐Wohlfarth model