Spintronique

Spintronics

Description: This course will focus on spin electronics, or spintronics, which goes beyond conventional electronics by using both the charge and the spin of electrons. Among the topics covered, the course will examine the influence of magnetization states, through magnetoresistance effects, on the electrical behavior of a spintronic device. The course will also introduce the effects of current injection into a device to manipulate its magnetic properties (e.g., changing the direction of magnetization via spin transfer). These effects will serve as a foundation for presenting various spintronic devices in the fields of electronic memories and sensors.

Learning outcomes: AA1: Identify the materials and structures used in spintronic devices – AA2: Analyze spin transport phenomena – AA3: Explain spin manipulation mechanisms such as spin injection and spin transfer – AA4: Understand the principles of spintronic devices, including magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs) and spin field-effect transistors (spin-FETs) – AA5: Assess the potential applications of spintronics in advanced electronics, data storage, and information processing

Evaluated skills:

• Physical Engineering Design
• Physical Modeling
• Systems Analysis

Course supervisor: Damien Rontani

Geode ID: SPM-PHY-025