The dimensional revolution in quantum ferroics: From 2D van der Waals magnets to multiferroic quantum devices
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Two-dimensional van der Waals ferroics are reshaping the intersection of condensed matter physics and quantum materials science. Compared with conventional three-dimensional ferroic systems, atomic-scale thickness grants these materials unprecedented tunability, since electrostatic doping, interlayer stacking, twist angle, and mechanical strain can all serve as knobs for manipulating ferroic order parameters. This perspective reviews key recent advances in two-dimensional ferroics, covering spin dynamics in van der Waals magnets, multiferroic coupling mechanisms, experimental evidence for coexisting ferroelectricity and magnetism, and the potential functionality of ferroic order in quantum devices. Particular attention is paid to the emerging paradigm of ferroic order parameters as quantum information carriers, and several core questions that demand urgent resolution are outlined.
Source: Materials Today Quantum
Author: Alberto Boretti
Language: English
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,770
OpenAlex ID: W7225080589