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Vanadium dioxide research opens door to new, multifunctional spintronic smart sensors

Research integrates vanadium dioxide onto a silicon chip to create infrared smart sensors that are faster, more energy-efficient, and lighter than conventional sensors. This breakthrough paves the way for multifunctional spintronic devices with enhanced memory capacity, data transfer speed, and computational power.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateFeb 5, 2014

A deeper look at interfaces

Researchers developed a new technique called SWARPES to study electronic properties at buried interfaces in metal oxides. This allows for the selective examination of subsurface interfaces with soft or hard x-rays.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalEPL (Europhysics Letters)·DateJan 15, 2014

New magnetic semiconductor material holds promise for 'spintronics'

Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a new compound, strontium tin oxide (Sr3SnO), that can be integrated into silicon chips and exhibits dilute magnetic semiconductor properties. This material could enable the development of spin-based devices, or spintronics, which rely on magnetic forces to operate.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateSep 10, 2013
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Controlling magnetic clouds in graphene

Researchers at the University of Manchester have created elementary magnetic moments in graphene and controlled their switching. This breakthrough has significant implications for spintronics, enabling active devices with improved performance.

SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 12, 2013

Study suggests second life for possible spintronic materials

A new study suggests that scientists can create a stable structure with manganese and gallium nitride, which could be used in spintronics devices at or above room temperature. By incorporating a uniform layer and heating the sample, researchers were able to form a manganese-nitrogen bond that remains stable even at high temperatures.

SourceOhio University·JournalPhysical Review B·DateJun 6, 2013

Promising doped zirconia

Researchers have explored iron-doped zirconia, bridging the gap between theoretical predictions and experimental measurements. The study found that oxygen vacancies play a crucial role in providing its unique electronic and magnetic properties.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal B·DateMay 17, 2013
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New magnetic graphene may revolutionize electronics

Researchers have successfully given graphene magnetic properties, opening up new possibilities for the development of graphene-based spintronics. This breakthrough has the potential to transform the electronics industry by adding a new dimension to traditional electronics.

SourceSpanish Foundation for Science and Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateMay 10, 2013

Spintronics discovery

Researchers at University of Delaware confirm presence of magnetic field generated by electrons, expanding potential for harnessing spin properties. The finding is significant for developing next-generation spintronic devices and controlling magnetization.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 8, 2013

New NIST microscope measures nanomagnet property vital to 'spintronics'

Researchers at NIST developed a new microscope that measures collective dynamics of electrons' spins in individual nanomagnets as small as 100 nanometers. This enables the study of spin relaxation process and can help design spintronic devices with reduced energy consumption.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 15, 2013
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Power spintronics: Producing AC voltages by manipulating magnetic fields

Researchers have developed a novel application of spintronics that converts magnetic energy to electric voltage efficiently and directly. The device utilizes magnetic nanostructures and manipulates magnetization dynamics to generate alternating current (AC) voltages from direct current (DC) magnetic fields.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJan 3, 2013
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Important progress for spintronics

Researchers at Linköping University have developed a world's first spin amplifier that can be used at room temperature, a crucial step towards spintronics. This achievement has significant implications for the future of electronics and data processing.

SourceLinköping University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateNov 16, 2012

New finding could pave way to faster, smaller electronics

University of California researchers use hard X-ray angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy to study gallium manganese arsenide, a material with potential in spintronics. The study reveals fundamental understanding of electronic interactions, suggesting future materials development.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalNature Materials·DateOct 23, 2012

Magnetic vortex reveals key to spintronic speed limit

Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory precisely measured a key parameter of electron interactions called non-adiabatic spin torque, guiding the reading and writing of digital information. The findings define the upper limit on processing speed that may underlie a spintronic revolution.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 28, 2012
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A 'dirt cheap' magnetic field sensor from 'plastic paint'

University of Utah physicists created a spintronic device that uses MEH-PPV plastic paint to detect magnetic fields, showing exceptional impact in real-world applications. The new magnetometer can accurately measure fields ranging from weak to strong, with potential consumer products on the market in three years or less.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 12, 2012

Beyond the high-speed hard drive: Topological insulators open a path to room-temperature spintronics

Researchers at Berkeley Lab have demonstrated unique new materials for innovative electronic and magnetic applications. Bismuth selenide's surface electrons flow at room temperature, making it an attractive candidate for spintronics devices and quantum computers. The material's low electron-phonon coupling also underlines its practical...

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 14, 2012

Solving a spintronic mystery

Researchers at Berkeley Lab and Notre Dame have determined the origin of charge-carriers in gallium manganese arsenide, a material promising for spintronic devices. The study reveals that holes controlling Curie temperature are located in an impurity band, opening possibilities to expand its width and boost performance.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Materials·DateFeb 27, 2012

Strain and spin may enable ultra-low-energy computing

By combining spintronics and straintronics, researchers created an ultra-low-power integrated circuit that harnesses ambient energy for computation. The proposed design uses multiferroic composite structures to achieve significant energy savings, potentially powering implantable medical devices and buoy-mounted computers.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateAug 15, 2011
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Important step in the next generation of computing

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new, more efficient way of generating spin current using collective motion of spins called spin waves. This breakthrough addresses a major obstacle in spintronics, a technology that could radically change computing with high-speed, high-density and low-power consumption.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Materials·DateJul 3, 2011

Putting a new spin on computing

Researchers develop protocol using existing technology to measure and manipulate magnetic spin of electrons for spintronics applications. This breakthrough aims to overcome limitations of conventional computing devices, such as power consumption and data loss.

SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 21, 2011

New spin on graphene

Researchers at the University of Manchester have discovered a new way to interconnect electron spin and charge in graphene, enabling direct manipulation of electric current using microelectronics. This breakthrough has significant implications for spintronics, with potential applications in sensors, memories, and transistors.

SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalScience·DateApr 14, 2011
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Researchers advance toward hybrid spintronic computer chips

Hybrid spintronic computer chips are being developed using a combination of inorganic and organic materials. The new technology could lead to computers that require less power and produce less heat, enabling instant on and flexibility. This breakthrough promises significant advances in information processing.

SourceOhio State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 13, 2011

Enhancing the magnetism

Researchers at Berkeley Lab have enhanced spontaneous magnetization in special versions of bismuth ferrite, creating a stable nanoscale mixture of rhombohedral and tetragonal phases. This allows for electric control of magnetization at room temperature, opening the door to spintronic devices.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 18, 2011

Silicon spin transistors heat up and spins last longer

University of Utah researchers built spintronic transistors that aligned magnetic spins of electrons for a record period of time at room temperature. The achievement is a significant step towards the development of faster and more power-efficient spintronic devices using silicon chips.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateMar 14, 2011

Delving into manganite conductivity

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding manganite conductivity by linking it to the Jahn-Teller effect. At ambient pressure, manganites exhibit insulating properties, but applying intense pressure causes them to transition to a metallic state, which conducts electric charges.

SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 9, 2011
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Graphene and 'spintronics' combo looks promising

Researchers developed a method to generate spin current in graphene using ferromagnetic proximity effect and adiabatic quantum pumping. This breakthrough could lead to faster and more versatile electronics, replacing traditional devices one day.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJan 25, 2011

Armchair nanoribbons made into spintronic device

Physicists in Iran have created a spintronic device based on armchair graphene nanoribbons, which could revolutionize handheld electronics and drastically reduce manufacturing costs. The device has been shown to be an effective spin switch, with properties useful for magnetic random access memory.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJan 25, 2011

Study of tiny magnets may advance their use in microelectronics

A study on single-molecule magnets may lead to breakthroughs in molecular spintronics, a field combining electronics with spin manipulation. Researchers have better understood the inner level structure of these tiny magnets, which could enable practical applications for quantum computation and information storage.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateOct 19, 2010
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'Spintronics' breakthrough holds promise for next-generation computers

Researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered a new way to recognize currents of spinning electrons within a semiconductor, paving the way for superior computers and electronics. The innovation uses powerful lasers to detect spin-current in real-time, overcoming a major hurdle in spintronics research.

SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalNature Physics·DateAug 24, 2010

Researchers successfully test new alternative to traditional semiconductors

Scientists at Ohio State University have successfully tested a new type of computer memory that uses the spin of electrons to store data. This innovative technology, known as spintronics, has the potential to increase data storage capacity, reduce power consumption, and enable more portable electronics.

SourceOhio State University·JournalNature Materials·DateAug 9, 2010
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New exotic material could revolutionize electronics

Physicists have confirmed the existence of a type of material that enables free flow of electrons across its surface with no loss of energy at room temperatures. The discovery of bismuth telluride as a topological insulator could lead to new applications in spintronics and microchip development.

SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·DateJun 15, 2009

Multiferroics -- making a switch the electric way

A team of researchers from Berkeley Lab has made a breakthrough in controlling the electric and magnetic properties of a multiferroic material by applying electric fields. The study uses calcium-doped bismuth ferrite film, creating p–n junctions that can be created, erased, and inverted with ease.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Materials·DateMay 22, 2009

UBC researchers put a new spin on electrons

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have successfully controlled the spin of electrons using a ballistic technique, eliminating the need for external electric or magnetic fields. This breakthrough could lead to more powerful and energy-efficient electronic systems, including quantum information processing devices.

SourceUniversity of British Columbia·JournalNature·DateApr 15, 2009

Spring 'blockbuster' movie now showing

Researchers at Berkeley Lab used the world's most powerful transmission electron microscope to observe real-time carbon atom movement around a hole in graphene. The study found that zigzag configurations are more stable than armchair configurations, holding promise for predicting and controlling device stability.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateMar 31, 2009

Spin-polarized electrons on demand

Researchers at PTB have developed a single electron pump that injects precisely spun electrons into a semiconductor structure. This breakthrough enables the manipulation of individual spins for information processing, with potential advantages in speed and energy efficiency.

SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJan 21, 2009
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Spinning into the future of data storage

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have improved their understanding of how magnetic information is lost in devices similar to hard drive read-heads. The findings, published in Nature Materials, could lead to the development of more efficient and powerful data storage technologies.

SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalNature Materials·DateNov 23, 2008

Detecting tiny twists with a nanomachine

Researchers at Boston University developed a nanoscale torsion resonator to measure miniscule amounts of twisting or torque in metallic nanowires. The device has applications in spintronics, fundamental physics, chemistry, and biology.

SourceBoston University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateNov 2, 2008

Appelbaum wins DEPSCoR grant for spintronics research

Ian Appelbaum's $484,370 grant from the US Department of Defense will explore spin transport in silicon to enhance integrated circuit design and speed. His team has previously demonstrated successful electrical spin injection, transport, manipulation, and detection in pioneering research published in top journals.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·DateApr 30, 2008
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UD researchers race ahead with latest spintronics achievement

Researchers at the University of Delaware successfully transport an electron's spin a marathon distance through a silicon wafer, confirming its potential for spintronics. The finding opens doors to cheaper, faster, and lower-power processing and storage of data.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateOct 26, 2007
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Physicists pin down spin of surface atoms

UC Berkeley physicists have successfully measured the spin of an individual atom on a surface, a key achievement for both quantum computing and spintronics. By employing low-temperature spin-polarized scanning tunneling spectroscopy, researchers were able to determine the spin of isolated adatoms atop cobalt nanoislands.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 12, 2007

Researchers create new nanotechnology field

A University of Alberta research team has created a novel way to control the quantum state of an electron's spin using plasmonics principles in spintronics technology. This new technology, called spinplasmonics, may lead to revolutionary advances in computer electronics and other areas.

SourceUniversity of Alberta·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 29, 2007

UD researchers put 'spin' in silicon, advance new age of electronics

Researchers at the University of Delaware have demonstrated the transport and coherent manipulation of electron spin in silicon, a crucial step towards harnessing its potential in spintronics. The discovery could lead to exponentially faster and more powerful electronics, including quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalNature·DateMay 18, 2007

New materials for making 'spintronic' devices

Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory have devised methods to make spintronic devices based on electron spin, potentially increasing electronic device productivity. The development uses graphene-magnet multilayers and aims to create a full spectrum of spintronic devices, including re-writable microchips and transistors.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·DateApr 25, 2007
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UD receives $1.9 million for new spintronics center

The University of Delaware has been awarded a $1.9 million grant to establish a Center for Spintronics and Biodetection, which aims to harness the magnetic properties of electrons to encode and process data. The center will focus on developing highly sensitive sensors that can detect tiny magnetic fields generated by nanoparticles.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·DateApr 24, 2007

Winner of the Japan Prize

Albert Fert's discovery of giant magnetoresistance has revolutionized the development of spintronics, enabling high-performance magnetic read heads in hard drives. This technology has a significant impact on information and communications technologies.

SourceCNRS·DateJan 18, 2007

Molecular spintronic action confirmed in nanostructure

Researchers at NIST have confirmed the presence and action of specific molecules in a nanoscale test structure, enabling magnetic switching behavior. The use of organic molecules preserves electron spins, allowing for potentially superior properties compared to conventional electronics.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateOct 12, 2006
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Ohio University researchers create improved magnetic-semiconductor sandwich

Researchers at Ohio University have created an effective interface between a semiconductor and ferromagnetic metal, nearly eliminating intermixing of the two layers. The new magnetic-semiconductor bilayer operates at room temperature, solving a long-standing problem in spintronics technology.

SourceOhio University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 2, 2006

Einstein's magnetic effect is measured on microscale

Researchers at NIST have measured the Einstein-de Haas effect in a ferromagnetic thin film, shedding light on magnetization dynamics and g-factor calculations. The study provides a proof-of-concept for using this effect to determine critical material properties for data storage and spintronics applications.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateSep 29, 2006

Quicker, cleaner computers are in sight

Researchers are developing a new type of memory chip using magnetism instead of electricity, promising faster performance and longer lifespan. This spintronic memory can be written to quickly and won't wear out, making it ideal for reducing power hunger in computers.

SourceUniversity of Leeds·DateJul 31, 2006
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A fresh spin in quantum physics: The 'spin triplet' supercurrent

A team of scientists from Delft University of Technology, Brown University, and the University of Alabama have successfully created a 'spin triplet' supercurrent through a unique ferromagnet. The discovery breaks quantum physics theory by showing that electrons can exist in three quantum states inside the magnet.

SourceBrown University·JournalNature·DateFeb 15, 2006