Fundamental limits of energy dissipation in spintronic interconnects using optical spin pumping

S. Rakheja

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Abstract

In this paper, fundamental limits of injection of spin-polarized electrons in a non-magnetic material via optical pumping is investigated. Unlike electrical spin injection which can be used for injecting spins into either metallic or semiconducting non-magnets, optical spin pumping is restricted to non-magnets that have a bandgap (e.g. GaAs). Physical models of energy dissipation for both optical and electrical spin-injection schemes are derived. A comparison of their energy dissipation provides useful insights into their relative merits and limits, while also providing guidelines for selecting a specific fabric and topology for spin-based nanoarchitectures.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2015 IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Nanoscale Architectures, NANOARCH 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages21-22
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781467378482
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 5 2015
EventIEEE/ACM International Symposium on Nanoscale Architectures, NANOARCH 2015 - Boston, United States
Duration: Jul 8 2015Jul 10 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2015 IEEE/ACM International Symposium on Nanoscale Architectures, NANOARCH 2015

Other

OtherIEEE/ACM International Symposium on Nanoscale Architectures, NANOARCH 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston
Period7/8/157/10/15

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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