Issues, concepts, and challenges in spintronics

Author

Das Sarma, S. ; Fabian, J. ; Xuedong Hu ; Zutic, I.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Phys., Maryland Univ., College Park, MD, USA

fYear

2000

fDate

19-21 June 2000

Firstpage

95

Lastpage

98

Abstract

We review form a theoretical perspective the emerging field of spintronics, where active control of spin transport and dynamics in electronic materials may provide novel device application possibilities. In particular, we discuss the quantum mechanical principles underlying spintronics applications, emphasizing the formidable challenges involving spin decoherence and spin injection facing any eventual device fabrication. We provide a critical assessment of the current status of the field with special attention to possible device applications.

Keywords

electron spin polarisation; magnetoresistive devices; quantum computing; semiconductor devices; spin dynamics; active spin dynamics control; active spin transport control; device applications; device fabrication; electronic materials; quantum mechanical principles; spin decoherence; spin injection; spin-based quantum computation; spintronics; spintronics applications; Educational institutions; Electrons; Magnetic fields; Magnetic materials; Magnetic separation; Magnetoelectronics; Optical filters; Physics; Quantum computing; Semiconductor materials;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Device Research Conference, 2000. Conference Digest. 58th DRC

Conference_Location

Denver, CO, USA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-6472-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/DRC.2000.877105

Filename

877105