Spintronics: Fundamentals and applications
Spintronics, or spin electronics, involves the study of active control and manipulation of spin
degrees of freedom in solid-state systems. This article reviews the current status of this …
degrees of freedom in solid-state systems. This article reviews the current status of this …
Current-induced torques in magnetic materials
The magnetization of a magnetic material can be reversed by using electric currents that
transport spin angular momentum. In the reciprocal process a changing magnetization …
transport spin angular momentum. In the reciprocal process a changing magnetization …
Enhanced Gilbert dam** in thin ferromagnetic films
The precession of the magnetization of a ferromagnet is shown to transfer spins into
adjacent normal metal layers. This “pum**” of spins slows down the precession …
adjacent normal metal layers. This “pum**” of spins slows down the precession …
We study the magnetization dynamics in thin ferromagnetic films and small ferromagnetic
particles in contact with paramagnetic conductors. A moving magnetization vector causes …
particles in contact with paramagnetic conductors. A moving magnetization vector causes …
Anatomy of spin-transfer torque
MD Stiles, A Zangwill - Physical Review B, 2002 - APS
Spin-transfer torques occur in magnetic heterostructures because the transverse component
of a spin current that flows from a nonmagnet into a ferromagnet is absorbed at the interface …
of a spin current that flows from a nonmagnet into a ferromagnet is absorbed at the interface …
Direct-Current Induced Dynamics in Point Contacts
We have directly measured coherent high-frequency magnetization dynamics in
ferromagnetic films induced by a spin-polarized dc current. The precession frequency can …
ferromagnetic films induced by a spin-polarized dc current. The precession frequency can …
[HTML][HTML] Spin insulatronics
Spin insulatronics covers efforts to generate, detect, control, and utilize high-fidelity pure
spin currents and excitations inside magnetic insulators. Ultimately, the new findings may …
spin currents and excitations inside magnetic insulators. Ultimately, the new findings may …
[PDF][PDF] Spin-transfer torque MRAM (STT-MRAM): Challenges and prospects
Y Huai - AAPPS bulletin, 2008 - academia.edu
Spin-transfer torque (STT) switching demonstrated in submicron sized magnetic tunnel
junctions (MTJs) has stimulated considerable interest for developments of STT switched …
junctions (MTJs) has stimulated considerable interest for developments of STT switched …