Spintronics

by Yongbing Xu (Editor), David D. Awschalom (Editor), Junsaku Nitta (Editor)
Broadens understanding of all aspects of spintronics science and Technology
Covers fundamental physics, materials properties and processing, device technology and applications
Brings international and leading researchers’ work in academia and industry together
Provides readers with an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the dynamic field of spintronics

by Marta Galbiati (Author)
Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by the Unité Mixte de Physique CNRS/Thales, France
Includes a detailed review of the spinterface field
Presents the first evidence of spinterface effects at room temperature in organic spin-valves
Includes a detailed review of transport models through self-assembled monolayers and reports on spin-dependent transport in molecular magnetic tunnel junctions

Spintronics manipulates individual magnetic moments to integrate logic functions and non-volatile information storage on the same platform. As is often the case in condensed matter science, advances are made through the synthesis of novel materials and high quality new physics materials.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to spintronics-based computing for the next generation of ultra-low power/highly reliable logic. It will cover aspects from device to system-level, including magnetic memory cells, device modeling, hybrid circuit structure, design methodology, CAD tools, and technological integration methods. This book is accessible to a variety of readers and little or no background in magnetism and spin electronics are required to understand its content. The multidisciplinary team of expert authors from circuits, devices, computer architecture, CAD and system design reveal to readers the potential of spintronics nanodevices to reduce power consumption, improve reliability and enable new functionality.