Rectification magnetoresistance device: Experimental realization and theoretical simulation

A unique technique has been proposed to realizerectificationmagnetoresistance (RMR) by combining a commercial diode and amagnetoresistance component in parallel. The observed RMR could be greatly tuned in a wide range by applyingdirect current andalternating current simultaneously to the device. Moreover, a quantitative theoretical model has been established, which well explained both the observed RMR and the electrical manipulation behavior. The highly tunable RMR and the correlated magnetoelectric functionalities provide an alternative route for developing multi-functional spintronics devices.

Source: Applied Physics Letters - November 22, 2016 Category: Physics Authors: Kun Zhang, Qikun Huang, Yi Yan, Xiaolin Wang, Jing Wang, Shishou Kang and Yufeng Tian Source Type: research