Spin-transfer torque in magnetic multilayer nanopillars

J. Peguiron, M. S. Choi, C. Bruder

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Abstract

We consider a quasi one-dimensional configuration consisting of two small pieces of ferromagnetic material separated by a metallic one and contacted by two metallic leads. A spinpolarized current is injected from one lead. Our goal is to investigate the correlation induced between the magnetizations of the two ferromagnets by spin-transfer torque. This torque results from the interaction between the magnetizations and the spin polarization of the current. We discuss the dynamics of a single ferromagnet, the extension to the case of two ferromagnets, and give some estimates for the parameters based on experiments.

Original languageEnglish
Article number181
Pages (from-to)909-914
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume61
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Apr 1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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