Spintronics

Single module
Duration: 8 weeks
Assessment: Summative

Contact

Dr Aidan Hindmarch (a.t.hindmarch@durham.ac.uk)

Spintronics is a relatively recent extension of conventional microelectronics wherein both the spin, in addition to the charge, of the electron are used as state-variables to store, process, and transport information. This course covers the general principles underpinning various spintronic device functionalities, and provides an overview of the topic, from its beginnings in magnetic multilayer structures through to the present state-of-the-art.