MS-023: Spin groups and magnetic symmetry (theory and applications)

Co-Chairs: Oksana Zaharko & Qihang Lu

Sponsoring Commission: Magnetic Structures

Co-Sponsoring Commission: COMCIFS

Supporting Commission: Crystallographic Nomenclature and the International Tables

Magnetic symmetry analysis is an essential tool for characterizing magnetic materials. This microsymposium will focus on the theory and applications of magnetic symmetry, with particular emphasis on spin groups in both space and point groups. These groups have recently reemerged as fundamental tools for crystallographic characterization of magnetic structures. They are also used to resolve phenomena in magnetic materials independent of the coupling of spin and lattice degrees of freedom, such as in the case of altermagnetism. Invited talks will present recent advances in the theory and applications of spin groups, and contributions on any studies where magnetic symmetry plays a fundamental role are also welcome.