THIS GRANT IS A CONTINUATION OF N000141510045 Engineering Functionality in Emergent Oxide Thin Film Materials Systems
Abstract
We propose a five-year effort to develop a new class of emergent ferromagnetic materialsthat will enable us (i) to demonstrate the generation of spin currents in an emergent material forthe first time, (ii) to understand the role of the interface in spin current generation, (iii) to providemodel systems for the realization of energy efficient spin current based devices for applicationsof interest to DOD and (iv) to educate and train the next generation of scientists and engineersfor the defense and national security workforce.More specifically, we will develop a fundamental understanding of the physics of spincurrent generation and spin transfer without charge flow through our clean model systems basedon spinel structure materials. We will also develop an understanding of emergent interfacialphenomena in these materials by shedding light on the role of band structure, electron densitiesand interaction length imbalances on charge redistribution and magnetic and orbital order atinterfaces of epitaxial spinel oxide based heterostructures. Such a program will have significantintellectual impact on materials physics but also provide the foundation for a truly energyefficient spin current based electronics platform. With our extensive experience in oxide filmgrowth, in particular spinels, we believe that we are particularly well positioned to carry out theproposed research.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612510
Entities
People
- Yuri Suzuki
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Stanford University
- United States Navy