Toroidal orders and related phenomena in nonmagnetic and magnetic materials

Abstract: In this short article, we overview a concept of electronic toroidal multipoles, and their ordering with associated physical properties in non-magnetic and magnetic materials. The toroidal multipoles are introduced as microscopic electronic variables in view of symmetry. They are classified according to crystallographic and magnetic point groups, which allows us to discuss various possible cross correlations in a transparent and unified manner. The representative examples of toroidal orders and related phenomena, and the mutual relationship between these orders are given, with focusing on monopoles and dipoles. The concept of toroidal multipoles would promote future studies toward observations and identifications of unknown electronic phases and their related physical phenomena.