Spin-orbit readout using thin films of topological insulator Sb2Te3 deposited by industrial magnetron sputtering
Authors: S. Teresi, N. Sebe, T. Frottier, J. Patterson, A. Kandazoglou, P. Noël, P. Sgarro, D. Térébénec, N. Bernier, F. Hippert, J. -P. Attané, L. Vila, P. Noé, M. Cosset-Chéneau
AI-generated Key Points
- Study focuses on integration of spin-charge interconversion materials into spin-logic circuits and spin-orbit torques-based memories
- Production of large output signal crucial for driving a spin-logic circuit
- Topological insulators hold promise for achieving high spin-charge interconversion efficiency
- Obtaining high-quality topological insulators on large scale challenging due to incompatible deposition techniques with industrial processes
- Nanopatterning and electrical spin injection difficult due to fragile structure and low spin conductance of topological insulators
- Authors present fabrication of spin-orbit readout device using topological insulator Sb2Te3 deposited by large-scale industrial magnetron sputtering on SiO2
- Despite modifications during nanofabrication, sizeable output voltage measured attributed to spin-charge interconversion process
- Challenges limiting integration of topological insulators into practical applications discussed, including density of defects issues that need addressing
- Study provides insights into fabrication and potential applications of topological insulator-based devices in future spin-logic circuits and memory technologies.
Abstract: Driving a spin-logic circuit requires the production of a large output signal by spin-charge interconversion in spin-orbit readout devices. This should be possible by using topological insulators, which are known for their high spin-charge interconversion efficiency. However, high-quality topological insulators have so far only been obtained on a small scale, or with large scale deposition techniques which are not compatible with conventional industrial deposition processes. The nanopatterning and electrical spin injection into these materials has also proven difficult due to their fragile structure and low spin conductance. We present the fabrication of a spin-orbit readout device from the topological insulator Sb2Te3 deposited by large-scale industrial magnetron sputtering on SiO2. Despite a modification of the Sb2Te3 layer structural properties during the device nanofabrication, we measured a sizeable output voltage that can be unambiguously ascribed to a spin-charge interconversion process.
Tools for this paper
Ask questions about this paper to our AI assistant
You can also chat with multiple papers at once here.
The previous summary was created more than a year ago and can be re-run (if necessary) by clicking on the Run button below.
Similar papers summarized with our AI tools
Navigate through even more similar papers through a
tree representationLook for similar papers (in beta version)
We compare the title and abstract with papers indexed in our database. For arXiv papers, we search within the same category; for DOI and other sources, we search across sources and subjects. You can rerun the search as our database grows.
Disclaimer: The AI-based summarization tool and virtual assistant provided on this website may not always provide accurate and complete summaries or responses. We encourage you to carefully review and evaluate the generated content to ensure its quality and relevance to your needs.