Spin Transport (IMAGE)

Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz

Spin Transport

Caption

Thermally excited spin waves carry a spin current from the ferromagnet (YIG in this case) into the metal layer. Depending on the YIG thickness and the interface condition the amplitude of the spin current as well as transmission properties change.

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ill/©: Joel Cramer, JGU

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This image may only be used in connection with the press release "International team of scientists unveils fundamental properties of spin Seebeck effect," issued by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on July 28, 2016.

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