What are the Key Components of Spintronic Processors?
Several components are fundamental to the functioning of spintronic processors:
- Spin Valves: These devices act as the basic building blocks, allowing for the control of electron spin. They consist of alternating layers of magnetic and non-magnetic materials. - Tunnel Junctions: These are structures where electrons tunnel through an insulating barrier, a process that is highly sensitive to spin orientation. - Spin Transistors: Analogous to field-effect transistors in traditional electronics, spin transistors use spin-polarized currents for operations.
