Douglas Zachary Plummer

Mr. Douglas Zachary Plummer

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 February 2025 in Materials for Quantum Technology
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HZHan Zhong
Han Zhong
DPDouglas Zachary Plummer
Douglas Zachary Plummer
PLPengcheng Lu
Pengcheng Lu
YLYang Li
Yang Li
PLPolina A Leger
Polina A Leger
YWYingying Wu
Yingying Wu
The unveiling of two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals magnetism ignited a surge of interest in low-dimensional magnetism. With dimensions reduced, research has delved into facile electric control of 2D magnetism, high-quality heterostructure design, and new device functionality. These atomically thin magnetic materials have spawned a burgeoning field known as 2D spintronics, holding immense promise for future quantum technologies. In this review, we comprehensively survey the current advancements in 2D magnet-based quantum devices, accentuating their role in manifesting exotic properties and enabling novel functionalities. Topological states, spin torques, voltage control of magnetic anisotropy, strain engineering, twistronics, and designer interface will be discussed. Furthermore, we offer an outlook for their development in future CMOS and quantum hardware paradigms.

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DPDouglas Zachary Plummer
Douglas Zachary Plummer
EDEmily Lynne D'Alessandro
Emily Lynne D'Alessandro
ABAidan Alexander Burrowes
Aidan Alexander Burrowes
JFJoshua S Fleischer
Joshua S Fleischer
AHAlexander M. Heard
Alexander M. Heard
YWYingying Wu
Yingying Wu
The demand for computing power has been growing exponentially with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). This growth requires unconventional computing primitives that prioritize energy efficiency, while also addressing the critical need for scalability. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the biological brain, offers a transformative paradigm for addressing these challenges. This review paper provides an overview of advancements in 2D spintronics and device architectures designed for neuromorphic applications, with a focus on techniques such as spin-orbit torque, magnetic tunnel junctions, and skyrmions. Emerging van der Waals materials like CrI3, Fe3GaTe2, and graphene-based heterostructures have demonstrated unparalleled potential for integrating memory and logic at the atomic scale. This work highlights technologies with ultra-low energy consumption (0.14 fJ/operation), high switching speeds (sub-nanosecond), and scalability to sub-20 nm footprints. It covers key material innovations and the role of spintronic effects in enabling compact, energy-efficient neuromorphic systems, providing a foundation for advancing scalable, next-generation computing architectures.

13 March 2025 in Preprints.org
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DPDouglas Zachary Plummer
Douglas Zachary Plummer
EDEmily Lynne D'Alessandro
Emily Lynne D'Alessandro
ABAidan Alexander Burrowes
Aidan Alexander Burrowes
JFJoshua S Fleischer
Joshua S Fleischer
AHAlexander M. Heard
Alexander M. Heard
YWYingying Wu
Yingying Wu
The demand for computing power has been growing exponentially with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). This growth requires unconventional computing primitives that prioritize energy efficiency, while also addressing the critical need for scalability. Neuromorphic computing, inspired by the biological brain, offers a transformative paradigm for addressing these challenges. This review paper provides an overview of advancements in 2D spintronics and device architectures designed for neuromorphic applications, with a focus on techniques such as spin-orbit torque, magnetic tunnel junctions, and skyrmions. Emerging van der Waals materials like CrI3, Fe3GaTe2, and graphene-based heterostructures have demonstrated unparalleled potential for integrating memory and logic at the atomic scale. This work highlights technologies with ultra-low energy consumption (0.14 fJ/operation), high switching speeds (sub-nanosecond), and scalability to sub-20 nm footprints. It covers key material innovations and the role of spintronic effects in enabling compact, energy-efficient neuromorphic systems, providing a foundation for advancing scalable, next-generation computing architectures.