Abstract
We study the Pauli-Schrödinger equation in a uniformly rotating frame of reference to describe a coupling of spins and mechanical rotations. The explicit form of the spin-orbit interaction (SOI) with the inertial effects due to the mechanical rotation is presented. We derive equations of motion for a wave packet of electrons in two-dimensional planes subject to the SOI. The solution is a superposition of two cyclotron motions with different frequencies and a circular spin current is created by the mechanical rotation. The magnitude of the spin current is linearly proportional to the lower cyclotron frequency.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 076601 |
Journal | Physical review letters |
Volume | 106 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Feb 17 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)