Illustration of the Anomalous Spin-Orbit Torque (IMAGE)

University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering

Illustration of the Anomalous Spin-Orbit Torque

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When a charge current is applied parallel with the magnetization, spin-orbit interaction generates a flow of transversely polarized spin current that gives rise to anomalous spin-orbit torque (ASOT), tilting the magnetization out of plane on the left and right surfaces. This is detected via a change in laser polarization upon reflection.

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Jose Vazquez, ITG, Beckman Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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