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Dependence of spin torque switching probability on electric current
Tomohiro Taniguchi1, Hiroshi Imamura
1Magnetic Materials Unit, National Institute for Materials Science, 1-2-1 Sengen, Tsukuba 305-0047, Japan.
This study theoretically investigates spin torque switching probability. The switching current is found to be proportional to temperature and sweep rate, with experiments at very low temperatures needed to determine the exponent b.
Area of Science:
- Spintronics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Spin torque switching is crucial for magnetic memory devices.
- Understanding the dependence of switching probability on electric current is essential for device optimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To theoretically investigate the dependence of thermally assisted spin torque switching probability on sweep electric current.
- To derive analytical expressions for switching times based on the rate equation.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical investigation using rate equation.
- Derivation of analytical expressions for switching times for exponents b=1 and b=2.
Main Results:
- Switching current is approximately proportional to temperature (T) and the logarithm of the sweep rate (v) for both b=1 and b=2.
- The derived expressions are valid within experimentally performed ranges of T and v.
Conclusions:
- The relationship between switching current, temperature, and sweep rate is established.
- Further experiments at very low temperatures are necessary to accurately determine the exponent b.
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