Abstract
Transition-metal oxides have been a central subject of condensed matter physics for decades. In addition to novel electronic states driven by the influence of strong correlation, relativistic spin-orbit coupling effects have recently attracted much attention for their potential to explore topological phenomena. In this article, we review various experimental and theoretical studies on transition-metal oxides with focus on thin films and heterostructures where their physics is much influenced by correlation effects and spin-orbit coupling. The combination of the heterostructure geometry together with correlation and topology leads to a variety of novel states here reviewed. We also discuss perspectives for future research in this broad promising area.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 050301 |
| Journal | Physical Review Materials |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| State | Published - May 2025 |
Funding
This work was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences, Materials Sciences and Engineering Division. We thank S. Dong, E. Skoropata, and J. M. Ok for fruitful discussions and collaborations.