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Room-Temperature Spin-Orbit Torque Switching Induced by a Topological Insulator
Jiahao Han1, A Richardella2, Saima A Siddiqui1
1Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA.
Abstract:
The strongly spin-momentum coupled electronic states in topological insulators (TI) have been extensively pursued to realize efficient magnetic switching. However, previous studies show a large discrepancy of the charge-spin conversion efficiency. Moreover, current-induced magnetic switching with TI can only be observed at cryogenic temperatures. We report spin-orbit torque switching in a TI-ferrimagnet heterostructure with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy at room temperature. The obtained effective spin Hall angle of TI is substantially larger than the previously studied heavy metals. Our results demonstrate robust charge-spin conversion in TI and provide a direct avenue towards applicable TI-based spintronic devices.
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