What is Spintronics and How Does Spin-Orbit Coupling Play a Role?

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In summary, the conversation discusses an interest in spintronics and a forum discussion on the production of spin-polarized photoelectrons. It is suggested to consult ZapperZ and a book by Wrinkler on spin-orbit coupling for more information on the topic.
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I am interested in learning about spintronics. Anybody around who is familiar this field?
 
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I was just looking over the Atomic, Solid State, Comp. Physics forum where ZapperZ was replying to a question about growing crystal lattices and said "the lattice mismatch is actually desirable because it produces a strain in the film that breaks the degeneracy of the crystal, allowing for the production of spin-polarized photoelectrons.".
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=1326599#post1326599"
So I did a little googling on spin-polarized photoelectrons production and found out that spintronics is an application for these photoelectrons. You might want to ask ZapperZ.

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I'll move this thread from EE over to that forum so that Zz sees it. Thanks for the pointer, dlgoff.
 
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please see the original paper by Rashba!
Wrinkler write a book about spin-orbit coupling, published by Springer
you can consult it.
 

1. What is spintronics?

Spintronics is a field of study that combines the principles of electronics and magnetism to manipulate the spin of electrons in electronic devices. It aims to use the spin of electrons, in addition to their charge, to create more efficient and powerful devices.

2. How is spintronics different from traditional electronics?

In traditional electronics, the flow of electrons is controlled by their charge. In spintronics, the spin of electrons is also taken into account, allowing for more precise control and manipulation of electronic signals. This leads to faster and more energy-efficient devices.

3. What are the potential applications of spintronics?

Spintronics has the potential to revolutionize many industries, including data storage, computing, and telecommunications. It can also be used in sensors, medical devices, and renewable energy technologies.

4. How does spintronics contribute to the development of quantum computing?

Spintronics is an important component in the development of quantum computing. By utilizing the spin of electrons, spintronic devices can store and process quantum information, which is crucial for the functioning of quantum computers.

5. What are the current challenges in the field of spintronics?

One of the main challenges in spintronics is finding efficient ways to control the spin of electrons and integrate spintronic devices with traditional electronics. Additionally, researchers are still exploring new materials and methods for better spin manipulation and storage.

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