The CISS effect has revealed a surprising connection between chirality, a structural feature, and the electronic spin. Namely, extensive experimental work has shown that chiral structures are able to select one spin component, which is then preferentially transmitted. Despite its demonstration in a broad class of organic and inorganic systems, there is not yet a unifying explanation of the CISS effect. In this talk, I will provide an overview of experimental and theoretical work in this field, highlighting main features and
open problems.
The CISS effect has revealed a surprising connection between chirality, a structural feature, and the electronic spin. Namely, extensive experimental work has shown that chiral structures are able to select one spin component, which is then preferentially transmitted. Despite its demonstration in a broad class of organic and inorganic systems, there is not yet a unifying explanation of the CISS effect. In this talk, I will provide an overview of experimental and theoretical work in this field, highlighting main features and
open problems.
