Why Is the Mechanism Underlying the Chiral‐Induced Selectivity Effect Still Challenging?

R Ron Naaman (Department of Chemical and Biological Physics, Weizmann Institute) Y Yossi Paltiel (Department of Applied Physics)

Abstract

ABSTRACT This perspective explains why theoreticians struggle to develop a comprehensive mechanism for the chiral‐induced spin selectivity (CISS) effect. The effect and experimental results are described, with emphasis on how spin‐dependent transport through chiral systems differs from the commonly described electron transfer through linear systems. The missing elements in the conventional theories of electron transfer are identified, and experiments justifying the importance of these elements are presented.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 1, Issue 1
Published March 06, 2026
ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher Unknown Publisher

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Advanced Materials

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ISSN: 0935-9648 Physical Sciences

Authors (2)

R

Ron Naaman

Department of Chemical and Biological Physics, Weizmann Institute

Y

Yossi Paltiel

Department of Applied Physics