Abstract
We microscopically derive the spin-transfer torque due to diffusive spin current arising from nonequilibrium spin accumulation as realized in systems with nonlocal spin valve structure. Spin relaxation effects in spin transport is taken into account by introducing magnetic impurities.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 6332740 |
Pages (from-to) | 4367-4370 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Magnetics |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Spin torque
- spin current
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering