Theory of Transport through Quantum-Dot Spin Valves in the Weak-Coupling Regime

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2004-04-20

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0404455v3

Phys. Rev. B 70, 195345 (2004)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics

14 pages, 13 figures, updated version as published, Journal reference

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevB.70.195345

We develop a theory of electron transport through quantum dots that are weakly coupled to ferromagnetic leads. The theory covers both the linear and nonlinear transport regime, takes non-collinear magnetization of the leads into account, and allows for an externally-applied magnetic field. We derive generalized rate equations for the dot's occupation and accumulated spin and discuss the influence of the dot's spin on the transmission. A negative differential conductance and a nontrivial dependence of the conductance on the angle between the lead magnetizations is predicted.

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