Theory of inverse Faraday effect for non-magnetic materials
Date:
Presented theoretical framework for understanding the inverse Faraday effect in nonmagnetic metals, including gauge-invariant formulation and separation of spin and orbital contributions.
Theoretical Contributions:
- Gauge-invariant theory development
- Role of spin-orbit coupling
- Connection to Berry curvature and electronic topology
Applications: Foundation for ultrafast magnetic switching and optical control of magnetism.
Collaboration: Work conducted at UC Riverside with Prof. Sinisa Coh.