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

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the topic of spintronics, specifically exploring its principles and the role of spin-orbit coupling. Participants express interest in understanding the applications and underlying mechanisms of spintronics, including the production of spin-polarized photoelectrons.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a general interest in learning about spintronics.
  • Another participant references a comment by ZapperZ regarding lattice mismatch in crystal growth and its relation to spin-polarized photoelectrons, suggesting a connection to spintronics.
  • A participant indicates they will move the thread to a more appropriate forum to facilitate ZapperZ's input on the topic.
  • A suggestion is made to consult original literature, specifically mentioning a paper by Rashba and a book by Wrinkler on spin-orbit coupling.

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The discussion does not present a consensus, as participants are at different stages of inquiry and knowledge regarding spintronics and its mechanisms.

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Participants reference specific literature and prior discussions, indicating a reliance on external sources for deeper understanding, but do not clarify the assumptions or definitions related to spintronics and spin-orbit coupling.

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Individuals interested in the fields of spintronics, solid-state physics, and applications of spin-polarized phenomena may find this discussion relevant.

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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.
 
please see the original paper by Rashba!
Wrinkler write a book about spin-orbit coupling, published by Springer
you can consult it.
 

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