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Area of Science:

  • Spintronics
  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • Spin-orbit-torque (SOT) devices are crucial for magnetic switching.
  • Novel materials with high spin-to-charge conversion efficiency are needed.
  • Theoretical insights and material innovation are essential for optimizing SOT devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the persistent spin current in magnetic topological material MnSb2Te4.
  • Explore the potential of MnSb2Te4 for efficient SOT switching.
  • Demonstrate SOT switching in single-layer and heterostructure devices.

Main Methods:

  • First-principles calculations to study spin currents.
  • Experimental synthesis of epitaxial MnSb2Te4 thin films.
  • Micromagnetic simulations for consistency checks.
  • Fabrication of MnSb2Te4/FeTe0.9 heterostructures.

Main Results:

  • Weakly asymmetric topological surface states in MnSb2Te4 facilitate high spin-to-charge conversion efficiency.
  • Achieved SOT switching in a single layer of MnSb2Te4.
  • Demonstrated a low critical current density of 7.3 × 10^5 A/cm^2.
  • Observed a substantial SOT efficiency of ~41 at 6 K.
  • Enabled field-free SOT switching in MnSb2Te4/FeTe0.9 heterostructures via exchange bias.

Conclusions:

  • MnSb2Te4 is a promising material for efficient SOT devices.
  • Spin-moment locking in topological surface states is key to high efficiency.
  • Heterostructures offer pathways for advanced functionalities like field-free switching.