Dresselhaus effect

The Dresselhaus effect is a quantum phenomenon where the movement of electrons in certain materials causes their spins—tiny magnetic moments—to align in specific directions. This occurs because the electrons experience an internal electric field within the material, which, combined with their motion, influences their spin orientation. Essentially, the Dresselhaus effect links an electron’s pathway through a material to its magnetic properties, affecting how electrons behave in electronic and spintronic devices, and is important for developing advanced technologies like quantum computers and spin-based electronics.