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Area of Science:

  • Spintronics
  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • Orbital current-induced torque (OT) is a promising alternative to spin-orbit torque due to higher orbital Hall conductivity.
  • The orbital Rashba-Edelstein effect (OREE) generates substantial OT at metal/oxide interfaces, but its mechanism in oxidized Cu is unclear due to poorly defined structures.
  • Enhancing OT is crucial for developing efficient spintronic devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate and enhance the orbital Rashba-Edelstein effect (OREE) in crystalline CuOₓ/Cu heterostructures.
  • To investigate the role of structural ordering and interface sharpness in OREE.
  • To establish crystalline CuOₓ/Cu heterostructures as a platform for ultralow-power spintronic devices.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of crystalline CuOₓ layers with distinct chemical phases via controlled oxidation of single-crystalline Cu.
  • Quantification of orbital current-induced torque (OT) using harmonic Hall measurements.
  • Characterization of crystalline and interfacial structures.

Main Results:

  • Crystalline Cu₂O/Cu heterostructures exhibit an orbital current-induced torque (OT) efficiency approximately seven times greater than naturally oxidized Cu.
  • Structural ordering and interface sharpness significantly enhance OT.
  • Achieved a spin torque conductivity of 1.9 × 10⁶ (ℏ/2e)Ω⁻¹m⁻¹, surpassing that of Pt.

Conclusions:

  • Crystalline CuOₓ/Cu heterostructures provide a viable platform for significantly enhanced orbital current-induced torque (OT).
  • The findings highlight the critical importance of well-defined crystalline structures and interfaces for optimizing OT.
  • This research paves the way for ultralow-power spintronic applications.