Origin of Spontaneous Currents in a Superconductor-Ferromagnet Proximity System

Details Origin of Spontaneous Currents in a Superconductor-Ferromagnet Proximity System Origin of Spontaneous Currents in a Superconductor-Ferromagnet Proximity System

2005-10-21

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0510591v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Superconductivity

6 pages, 4 figures. Vortex 2005 conference, accepted for publication Physica C

Scientific paper

10.1016/j.physc.2005.12.009

We have previously shown that a ferromagnet-superconductor heterostructure may possess a spontaneous current circulation parallel to the interface. This current is caused by Andreev bound states in the thin ferromagnetic layer, and can be fully spin-polarized. Here we investigate the total energy of the system in cases where the current either does or does not flow. We show that the current is a true quantum ground state effect, and examine the effect of the current on the different contributions to the total energy.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Origin of Spontaneous Currents in a Superconductor-Ferromagnet Proximity System does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Origin of Spontaneous Currents in a Superconductor-Ferromagnet Proximity System, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Origin of Spontaneous Currents in a Superconductor-Ferromagnet Proximity System will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-89828