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Since the discovery of the giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect in magnetic multilayers in 1988, a new branch of physics and technology, called spin-electronics or spintronics, has emerged, where the flow of electrical charge as well as the flow of electron spin, the so-called "spin current", are manipulated and controlled together. Recent progress in the physics of magnetism and the application of spin current has progressed in tandem with the nanofabrication technology of magnets and the engineering of interfaces and thin films. This book is intended to provide an introduction and guide to the new physics and applications of spin current. The emphasis is placed on the interaction between spin and charge currents in magnetic nanostructures.
This book investigates the fundamental physics and technological applications of spin current within the emerging field of spintronics. The authors, a team of experts in magnetism and condensed matter physics, synthesize recent advancements in nanofabrication and interface engineering to explain how electron spin can be manipulated alongside electrical charge. The text provides a structured framework for understanding the interaction between spin and charge currents in magnetic nanostructures, serving as a guide for researchers and students entering this specialized domain.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational text for those seeking to understand the intersection of magnetism and electronics. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which is tailored for an audience with a background in solid-state physics.
Page Count:
442
Publication Date:
2012-09-29
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199600384
ISBN-13:
9780199600380
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