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Title: Continuous control of spin polarization using a magnetic field

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4952437· OSTI ID:22590699

The giant magnetoresistance (GMR) of a point contact between a Co/Cu multilayer and a superconductor tip varies for different bias voltage. Direct measurement of spin polarization by Andreev reflection spectroscopy reveals that the GMR change is due to a change in spin polarization. This work demonstrates that the GMR structure can be utilized as a spin source and that the spin polarization can be continuously controlled by using an external magnetic field.

OSTI ID:
22590699
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 108, Issue 21; Other Information: (c) 2016 Author(s); Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0003-6951
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English