Deterministic Spin-Orbit Torque Induced Magnetization Reversal In Pt/[Co/Ni] n /Co/Ta Multilayer Hall Bars
Author
Li, Sihua
Goolaup, Sarjoosing
Kwon, Jaesuk
Luo, Feilong
Gan, Weiliang
Lew, Wen Siang
Date of Issue
2017School
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Version
Published version
Abstract
Spin-orbit torque (SOT) induced by electric current has attracted extensive attention as an efficient method of controlling the magnetization in nanomagnetic structures. SOT-induced magnetization reversal is usually achieved with the aid of an in-plane bias magnetic field. In this paper, we show that by selecting a film stack with weak out-of-plane magnetic anisotropy, field-free SOT-induced switching can be achieved in micron sized multilayers. Using direct current, deterministic bipolar magnetization reversal is obtained in Pt/[Co/Ni]2/Co/Ta structures. Kerr imaging reveals that the SOT-induced magnetization switching process is completed via the nucleation of reverse domain and propagation of domain wall in the system.
Subject
Electrical and electronic engineering
Spintronics
Spintronics
Type
Journal Article
Series/Journal Title
Scientific Reports
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