High-Frequency Spin-Based Devices for Nanoscale Signal Processing

摘要

This seedling project continues to focus on developing and demonstrating key improvements that are needed for successful application of spin-based devices in nanoscale high-frequency signal processors, on chip microwave spectroscopy, and active smart materials. The devices one which we have concentrated effort are spin-transfer nano-oscillators (STNOs) and spin torque diodes (STDs). STNOs and STDs offer advantages over existing voltage controlled oscillators/ mixers/detectors including a small form factor 100 nm for a single device.