Li, Zhuoyi, Zhang, Zhe, Wei, Mengjie et al. (12 more authors) (2024) Collinear Spin Current Induced by Artificial Modulation of Interfacial Symmetry. Advanced Science. 2406924. ISSN 2198-3844
Abstract
Current induced spin–orbit torque (SOT) manipulation of magnetization is pivotal in spintronic devices. However, its application for perpendicular magnetic anisotropy magnets, crucial for high-density storage and memory devices, remains nondeterministic and inefficient. Here, a highly efficient approach is demonstrated to generate collinear spin currents by artificial modulation of interfacial symmetry, achieving 100% current-induced field-free SOT switching in CoFeB multilayers with perpendicular magnetization on stepped Al2O3 substrates. This field-free switching is primarily driven by the out-of-plane anti-damping SOT generated by the planar spin Hall effect (PSHE), resulting from reduced interface symmetry due to orientation-determined steps. Microscopic theoretical analysis confirms the presence and significance of PSHE in this process. Notably, this method for generating out-of-plane spin polarization along the collinear direction of the spin-current with artificial modulation of interfacial symmetry, overcomes inherent material symmetry constraints. These findings provide a promising avenue for universal control of spin–orbit torque, addressing challenges associated with low crystal symmetry and highlighting its great potential to advance the development of energy-efficient spintronic devices technology.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Author(s). |
Keywords: | spin-orbit torque,field-free |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Physics (York) The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Electronic Engineering (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 11 Dec 2024 11:00 |
Last Modified: | 11 Dec 2024 14:20 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202406924 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1002/advs.202406924 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:220702 |
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