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Spin precession in inversion-asymmetric two-dimensional systems
- Source :
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Journal of Magnetism & Magnetic Materials . Sep2006, Vol. 304 Issue 1, p97-101. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Abstract: We present a theoretical method to calculate the expectation value of spin in an inversion-asymmetric two-dimensional (2D) system with respect to an arbitrarily spin-polarized electron state, injected via an ideal point contact. The 2D system is confined in a [001]-grown quantum well, where both the Rashba and the Dresselhaus spin–orbit couplings are taken into account. The obtained analytical results allow more concrete description of the spatial behaviors of the spin precession caused individually by the Rashba and the Dresselhaus terms. Applying the calculation on the Datta–Das spin-FET, whose original design considers only the Rashba effect inside the channel, we investigate the possible influence due to the Dresselhaus spin–orbit coupling. Concluded solution is the choice of ±[1±10], in particular [110], as the channel direction. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03048853
- Volume :
- 304
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Magnetism & Magnetic Materials
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21078595
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2006.02.078