Polarized electric current in semiclassical transport with spin-orbit interaction

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Publication Type Journal Article
School or College College of Science
Department Physics
Creator Mishchenko, Eugene
Other Author Silvestrov, P. G.
Title Polarized electric current in semiclassical transport with spin-orbit interaction
Date 2006-10
Description Semiclassical solutions of two-dimensional Schrödinger equation with spin-orbit interaction and smooth potential are considered. In the leading order, spin polarization is in-plane and follows the evolution of the electron momentum for a given subband. Out-of-plane spin polarization appears as a quantum correction, for which an explicit expression is obtained. We demonstrate how spin-polarized currents can be achieved with the help of a barrier or quantum point contact open for transmission only in the lower subband.
Type Text
Publisher American Physical Society
Journal Title Physical Review B
Volume 74
Issue 16
DOI 10.1103/PhysRevB.74.165301
citatation_issn 1098-0121
Subject Spin-polarized current; Sharvin conductance; Spin-orbit coupling
Subject LCSH Electric currents; Schrödinger equation; Particles (Nuclear physics); Spintronics; Electronic structure; Nuclear spin; Polarization (Electricity)
Language eng
Bibliographic Citation Silvestrov, P. G., & Mishchenko, E. (2006). Polarized electric current in semiclassical transport with spin-orbit interaction. Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, 74(16), 165301.
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