Electric-field-induced magnetization reversal in a ferromagnet-multiferroic heterostructure

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Journal Article
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.107.217202
Abstract
A reversal of magnetization requiring only the application of an electric field can lead to low-power spintronic devices by eliminating conventional magnetic switching methods. Here we show a nonvolatile, room temperature magnetization reversal determined by an electric field in a ferromagnet- multiferroic system. The effect is reversible and mediated by an interfacial magnetic coupling dictated by the multiferroic. Such electric-field control of a magnetoelectric device demonstrates an avenue for next-generation, low-energy consumption spintronics. © 2011 American Physical Society.
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Journal
Physical Review Letters
Volume
107
Year of Publication
2011
Number
21
ISSN Number
00319007
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