Title :
Dependence of a One-Dimensional NÉel-Type Magnetic Domain Wall Resistance on Transverse External Magnetic Field in Presence of Rashba Spin-Orbit Coupling
Author :
Ghanaatshoar, M. ; Fallahi, V. ; Tehranchi, M.M. ; Phirouznia, A.
Author_Institution :
Laser & Plasma Res. Inst., Shahid Beheshti Univ., Tehran
Abstract :
Domain walls in ferromagnetic metals are known to be a source of resistance. We have studied the resistance resulting from a one-dimensional Neel-type magnetic domain wall in presence of Rashba spin-orbit coupling and external magnetic field. The analysis has been based on Boltzmann transport equation, within the relaxation time approximation. Through this formalism, we have shown that the spin-flip scattering and the resulting resistance originating from the Rashba spin-orbit coupling can be suppressed by the applied external magnetic field.
Keywords :
Boltzmann equation; ferromagnetic materials; magnetic domain walls; spin-orbit interactions; Boltzmann transport equation; Rashba spin-orbit coupling; ferromagnetic metals; magnetic domain wall resistance; relaxation time approximation; spin-flip scattering; transverse external magnetic field; Magnetic domain wall; magnetic field; resistance; spin-orbit interaction;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.2008.2001677