Layer KKR approach to Bloch-wave transmission and reflection: Application to spin-dependent tunneling

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作者
MacLaren, JM [1 ]
Zhang, XG
Butler, WH
Wand, XD
机构
[1] Tulane Univ, Dept Phys, New Orleans, LA 70118 USA
[2] Oak Ridge Natl Lab, Computat Phys & Engn Div, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 USA
[3] Oak Ridge Natl Lab, Div Met & Ceram, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 USA
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PHYSICAL REVIEW B | 1999年 / 59卷 / 08期
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10.1103/PhysRevB.59.5470
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T [工业技术];
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08 ;
摘要
Bloch waves may be reflected and transmitted by planar interfaces. In this paper, we show how the reflection and transmission amplitudes for Bloch waves can be calculated within the layer Korringa-Kohn-Rostoker formalism. The calculated transmission probability is used to calculate the spin-dependent tunneling conductance for magnetic tunnel junctions formed from ZnSe semiconducting layers sandwiched between two ferromagnetic Fe layers. [SO163-1829(99)01308-9].
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页码:5470 / 5478
页数:9
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