Spin injection and diffusion in silicon based devices from a space charge layer
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We have performed simulations on electron spin transport in an n-doped silicon bar with spin-dependent conductivity with or without the presence of an external electric field. We further consider three cases like charge neutrality, charge accumulation, and charge depletion at one boundary and found substantial differences in the spin transport behavior. The criteria determining the maximum spin current are investigated. The physical reason behind the transport behavior is explained. VC 2014 AIP Publishing LLC. [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4856056]
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تاریخ انتشار 2014