Spin-Flipping in Pt and at Co/Pt Interfaces

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Hoang Yen Thi Nguyen, Bass, Jack, Pratt, William P
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 14.12.2013
• Subjects: Cobalt; Conduction electrons; Diffusion length; Electron spin; Ferromagnetism; Heavy metals; Multilayers; Platinum; Spin valves

There has been recent controversy about the magnitude of spin-flipping in the heavy metal Pt, characterized by the spin-diffusion length, lsf(Pt) We propose a resolution of this controversy, and also present evidence for the importance of a phenomenon neglected in prior studies of transport across s...