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EPSRC Reference: EP/M02458X/1
Title: Spintronic Devices for Integrated Logic Circuits
Principal Investigator: O'Grady, Professor K
Other Investigators:
Lazarov, Professor V Vallejo-Fernandez, Dr G Hirohata, Professor A
Pratt, Dr A
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Department: Physics
Organisation: University of York
Scheme: Standard Research - NR1
Starts: 01 April 2015 Ends: 31 March 2020 Value (£): 856,918
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Magnetism/Magnetic Phenomena
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Electronics
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In this proposal, we aim to develop four key spintronic devices in collaboration with Tohoku University in Japan and Technical University of Kaiserslautern in Germany as counterparts in a Core-to-Core Programme organised by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. We intend to investigate a spin transistor with an optical gate, an all Heusler alloy MRAM cell, spin-transfer torque induced by the spin See-beck effect and design a prototype logic circuit. Based on our ex-pertise, we anticipate to achieve three major milestones for next-generation integrated logic circuits: (i) instant power-on, (ii) low power consumption and (iii) less Joule heating. Each of these device concepts has the potential to be a component of an integrated spintronic logic and storage device. In addition to the technical activities this project will support an ambitious programme of exchange through the JSPS Core-to-Core Programme. We are committed to 9 exchanges per year giving a total of 45 exchanges to Germany but principally Japan over the 5 year period. This will be the largest programme of exchange in the field of magnetism ever undertaken from the UK.
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