Title :
Issues, concepts, and challenges in spintronics
Author :
Das Sarma, S. ; Fabian, J. ; Xuedong Hu ; Zutic, I.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Maryland Univ., College Park, MD, USA
Abstract :
We review form a theoretical perspective the emerging field of spintronics, where active control of spin transport and dynamics in electronic materials may provide novel device application possibilities. In particular, we discuss the quantum mechanical principles underlying spintronics applications, emphasizing the formidable challenges involving spin decoherence and spin injection facing any eventual device fabrication. We provide a critical assessment of the current status of the field with special attention to possible device applications.
Keywords :
electron spin polarisation; magnetoresistive devices; quantum computing; semiconductor devices; spin dynamics; active spin dynamics control; active spin transport control; device applications; device fabrication; electronic materials; quantum mechanical principles; spin decoherence; spin injection; spin-based quantum computation; spintronics; spintronics applications; Educational institutions; Electrons; Magnetic fields; Magnetic materials; Magnetic separation; Magnetoelectronics; Optical filters; Physics; Quantum computing; Semiconductor materials;
Conference_Titel :
Device Research Conference, 2000. Conference Digest. 58th DRC
Conference_Location :
Denver, CO, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6472-4
DOI :
10.1109/DRC.2000.877105
