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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science

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  • Topological insulators (TIs) offer potential for efficient spin-orbit torque (SOT) switching due to their surface states.
  • Bulk-conducting channels in TIs hinder low-power spintronic device operation.
  • Optimizing TI properties is crucial for advancing SOT applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and evaluate bulk-insulating topological insulators for enhanced SOT switching.
  • To investigate the impact of Fermi level tuning on SOT efficiency.
  • To demonstrate the benefits of in situ growth for creating clean interfaces and improving SOT performance.

Main Methods:

  • Molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) for synthesizing bulk-insulating Bi2Se3 on buffer layers.
  • Kerr rotation measurements to assess magnetic switching.
  • Second harmonic Hall measurements to quantify SOT efficiency.

Main Results:

  • A 4-fold reduction in critical current density for switching adjacent NiFe layers was observed with bulk-insulating Bi2Se3.
  • A 5-10 fold enhancement in SOT efficiency was achieved.
  • Fermi level tuning and clean interfaces in in situ grown heterostructures significantly boost SOT performance.

Conclusions:

  • Bulk-insulating topological insulators are superior for low-power SOT switching compared to bulk-conducting ones.
  • Controlling the Fermi level and interface quality are key strategies for maximizing SOT efficiency.
  • This work paves the way for more efficient spintronic devices.