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Nano-Devices Based on Spin-Transfer Torque Effects

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Sensors and Microsystems

Part of the book series: Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering ((LNEE,volume 91))

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The discoveries of giant magneto-resistance and spin-transfer torque effects are milestones in the history of magnetism. During the last two decades, they have fueled a conspicuous research activity in the field of nanotechnology, giving rise even to a new scientific branch, the spintronics, a neologism for spin-based electronics. From the very beginning, in fact, experimental results pointed out several potential applications of spintronic devices, such as magnetic random-access-memories, sensors, nano-oscillators, modulators and receivers working at microwave frequency. An overview of these devices will be here provided, emphasizing their behavior and the applications.

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  1. Department of Matter Physics and Electronic Engineering, University of Messina, Salita Sperone 31, 98166, Messina, Italy

    V. Puliafito & A. Prattella

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  1. V. Puliafito
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  1. , Dept. of Industrial Chemistry and Materi, University of Messina, Faculty of Engine, Contrada Di Dio, Messina, 98166, Italy

    Giovanni Neri

  2. , Dept. of Matter Physiscs and Electronic, University of Messina, Faculty of Engine, Contrada Di Dio, Messina, 98166, Italy

    Nicola Donato

  3. Dipto. Ingegneria Elettronica, Università di Roma, Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, Roma, 00133, Italy

    Arnaldo d'Amico

  4. , Dept. of Electronic Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Via del Politecnico 1, Roma, 00133, Italy

    Corrado Di Natale

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Puliafito, V., Prattella, A. (2011). Nano-Devices Based on Spin-Transfer Torque Effects. In: Neri, G., Donato, N., d'Amico, A., Di Natale, C. (eds) Sensors and Microsystems. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 91. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-1324-6_29

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