Rashba spin torque in an ultrathin ferromagnetic metal layer

Details Rashba spin torque in an ultrathin ferromagnetic metal layer Rashba spin torque in an ultrathin ferromagnetic metal layer

2011-11-23

arxiv.org/abs/1111.5466v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Materials Science

9 pages. Submitted to Phys. Rev. B

Scientific paper

In a two-dimensional ferromagnetic metal layer lacking inversion symmetry, the itinerant electrons mediate the interaction between the Rashba spin-orbit interaction and the ferromagnetic order parameter, leading to a Rashba spin torque exerted on the magnetization. Using Keldysh technique, in the presence of both magnetism and a spin-orbit coupling, we derive a spin diffusion equation that provides a coherent description to the diffusive spin dynamics. The characteristics of the spin torque and its implication on magnetization dynamics are discussed in the limits of large and weak spin-orbit coupling.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Rashba spin torque in an ultrathin ferromagnetic metal layer 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 Rashba spin torque in an ultrathin ferromagnetic metal layer, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Rashba spin torque in an ultrathin ferromagnetic metal layer will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-377087