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Spin transfer torque magnetisation switching in MgO based magnetic tunnel junctions

Year: 2010

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJ) are important magnetic elements that are\nused as memory and sensor devices. In this thesis, first, the fundamentals of MTJs\nwere explored by investigating different tunnel barrier materials, then, a new\nphysical phenomenon called spin transfer torque magnetisation switching (STS) was\ninvestigated in nanopillars with magnesium oxide based MTJs with a view to\nreducing the critical current density (Jc) required to switch the magnetisation. This is\na technological challenge at present.

Source: Arrow@dit (Dublin Institute of Technology)

Author: Kaan Oguz

Language: English

Topic: Magnetic properties of thin films

Subfield: Condensed Matter Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2990834525

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