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Reducing the critical switching current in nanoscale spin valves

Year: 2004

Type: article

Abstract: The current induced magnetization reversal in nanoscale spin valves is a potential alternative to magnetic field switching in magnetic memories. We show that the critical switching current can be decreased by an order of magnitude by strategically distributing the resistances in the magnetically active region of the spin valve. In addition, we simulate full switching curves and predict a new precessional state.

Source: Applied Physics Letters

DOI: 10.1063/1.1801169

Authors: Jan Manschot, Arne Brataas, Gerrit E. W. Bauer

Institutions: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Delft University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Magnetic properties of thin films

Subfield: Condensed Matter Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Norges Forskningsråd

OpenAlex ID: W2108628087

FWCI: 4.528

Cites: 22

Cited by: 37

Related to: 10