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Paper   IPM / Nano-Sciences / 8148
School of Nano Science
  Title:   Quantum theory of tunneling magnetoresistance in GaMnAs/GaAs/GaMnAs heterostructures
  Author(s): 
1.  Alireza Saffarzadeh
2.  Ali Asghar Shokri
  Status:   Published
  Journal: Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
  No.:  1
  Vol.:  305
  Year:  2006
  Pages:   141-146
  Supported by:  IPM
  Abstract:
Using a quantum theory including spin-splitting effect in diluted magnetic semiconductors, we study the dependence of tunneling magnetoresistance (TMR) on barrier thickness, temperature and applied voltage in GaMnAs/GaAs/GaMnAs heterostructures. TMR ratios more than 65thicknesses, the TMR first increases and then decreases. Our model calculations well explain the main features of the recent experimental observations.

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