Published May 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Magnetization rotation or generation of incoherent spin waves? Suggestions for a spin-transfer effect experiment

Description

'Spin-transfer' torque is created when electric current is passed through metallic ferromagnets and may have interesting applications in spintronics. So far it was experimentally studied in 'collinear' geometries, where it is difficult to predict whether magnetization will coherently rotate or spin-waves will be generated. Here we propose an easy modification of existing experiment in which the spin-polarization of incoming current will no longer be collinear with magnetization and recalculate the switching behavior of the device. We expect that a better agreement with the magnetization rotation theory will be achieved. That can be an important step in reconciling alternative points of view on the effect of spin-transfer torque

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/S0921-4526(02)02248-2;
arXiv
arXiv:math/0411079v3;
PII
S0921452602022482;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physica. B, Condensed Matter
Journal Volume
329-333
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 1290-1291
ISSN
0921-4526
CODEN
PHYBE3

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
36096685
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY;
Descriptors DEI
ELECTRIC CURRENTS; GEOMETRY; MAGNETIZATION; ROTATION; SPIN; SPIN ORIENTATION; SPIN WAVES; TORQUE; USES
Descriptors DEC
ANGULAR MOMENTUM; CURRENTS; MATHEMATICS; MOTION; ORIENTATION; PARTICLE PROPERTIES

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