Magnetic logic using nanowires with perpendicular anisotropy
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J Jaworowicz1, N Vernier, J Ferré
1Laboratoire de Physique des Solides, UMR CNRS 8502, Université Paris-Sud, Orsay, France.
Abstract:
In addition to a storage function through the magnetization of nanowires, domain wall propagation can be used to trigger magnetic logic functions. Here, we present a new way to realize a pure magnetic logic operation by using magnetic nanowires with perpendicular anisotropy. Emphasis is given on the generation of the logic function 'NOT' that is based on the dipolar interaction between two neighbouring magnetic wires, which favours the creation of a domain wall. This concept has been validated on several prototypes and the results fit well with the expectations.
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