This theoretical time-dependent study examines how electrons transport through chiral1 molecules. In particular, we show that electrons with different spin2 states can transport through a chiral molecule at different speeds. In addition, we show that this difference in transport speed results in a magnetic field that is qualitatively consistent with a reference experiment.

 

The above PDF was published in Physical Review B on 10 June 2026. DOI: 10.1103/1g18-y6f1. Copyright © 2026 by the American Physical Society. The article is also hosted as a preprint on arXiv.

Cite as:
R. Stuermer et al., "Spin dependence of charge dynamics and group velocity in chiral molecules," Phys. Rev. B, vol. 113, no. 23, p. 235414, Jun. 2026, doi: 10.1103/1g18-y6f1.

 

  1. For visualization, a spring is one example of a chiral shape. ↩

  2. Spin is a property that is intrinsic to particles like electrons. ↩