i -Wave Symmetry Altermagnetism and Anomalous Hall Conductivity in Monolayer FeCl3

Abstract

In this work, the FeCl3 monolayer is proposed to host a rare and exotic i-wave symmetry altermagnetism. Using first-principles calculations, we performed a detailed investigation of the structural stability and electronic, magnetic, and spintronic properties of monolayer FeCl3. Our results suggest the system is semiconducting in nature and exhibits i-wave symmetry nonrelativistic spin splitting (NRSS), originating from its hexagonal crystal structure with roto-inversion symmetries and anisotropic crystal field. The momentum-resolved spin-splitting further supports the presence of spin-dependent topological features. Further, the monolayer exhibits sizable conventional spin-Hall and anomalous Hall conductivities, highlighting its promise as a versatile platform for next-generation flexo-spintronic applications.