Chirality-Driven Electronic Topology in DNA-Type Chiral Materials

Explore the fascinating intersection of chemistry, biochemistry, and physics in this 45-minute lecture on chirality-driven electronic topology in DNA-type chiral materials. Delve into the concept of chirality, from its geometric asymmetry in molecules to its role in spin and momentum locking in physics. Discover how chiral geometry leads to topological electronic properties in chiral molecules and solids, with a focus on DNA-like chiral molecules and chiral organic polymers. Learn about orbital-momentum locking, its impact on quantum orbital polarization, and its potential for inducing spin polarization in the presence of spin-orbit coupling. Examine the chiral orbital effect and its application in creating switchable circular light emission in organic LEDs. Gain insights from recent theoretical and experimental studies, including references to published and submitted works on the subject.