$p$-wave magnet and hedgehog-type Berry curvature in helimagnetic MnAu$_2$

Abstract

Recently discovered altermagnetism in collinear compensated magnets shows even-parity spin texture in momentum space. Beyond the collinear spin ordering, unique odd-parity spin textures emerge in noncollinear compensated magnets. The noncollinear candidates, however, remain unexplored toward a room-temperature metallic altermagnet. Here, we demonstrate that MnAu2 exhibits metallic p-wave magnetism and large spin splitting induced by helical spin ordering. By adapting the band-unfolding scheme based on the translation operators combined with spin rotations, first-principles calculations reveal an unconventional Fermi surface around the $\tilde{M}$-point composed of a single electron pocket with $p$-wave spin texture. Moreover, the spin twist in the helimagnet triggers topologically non-trivial hedgehog Berry curvature, which links to the nonlinear Hall effect and spin Hall effect. Considering the experimental T$_C$ = 335 to 370 K, MnAu$_2$ could establish itself as an ideal candidate for a room-temperature metallic $p$-wave magnet, promising for versatile spintronic applications.