Finite-element theory of transport in ferromagnet-normal metal systems

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作者
Brataas, A
Nazarov, YV
Bauer, GEW
机构
[1] Delft Univ Technol, Delft Inst Microelect & Submicron Technol, NL-2628 CJ Delft, Netherlands
[2] Philips Res Labs, NL-5656 AA Eindhoven, Netherlands
[3] Delft Univ Technol, Dept Appl Phys, NL-2628 CJ Delft, Netherlands
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.84.2481
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
摘要
We formulate a theory of spin dependent transport in an electronic circuit involving ferromagnetic elements with noncollinear magnetization which is based on the conservation of spin and charge current. The theory considerably simplifies the calculation of the transport properties of complicated ferromagnet-normal metal systems. We illustrate the theory by considering a novel three-terminal device.
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页码:2481 / 2484
页数:4
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