Project C2
Ferromagnetic Proximity Effect in Ferromagnetic-Semiconductor Hybrid Structures
The project focuses on the coupling of spins in a ferromagnet to carrier spins in a non-magnetic semiconductor close to the ferromagnet/semiconductor interface (the proximity effect). We will study the two main mechanisms responsible for the proximity effect: spin dependent tunneling through the interface and s-d (p-d) exchange interaction between electrons (holes) and magnetic ions. The strength of each of the mechanisms will be optimized by a proper choice of ferromagnetic material. Finally, we will concentrate on optical and electrical control of the ferromagnet‘s magnetization in hybrid structures with strong exchange interaction.
Research Staff
Researcher | Affiliation | Position |
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Prof. Dr. Ilya A. Akimov | TU Dortmund | Principal Investigator |
Prof. Dr. Vladimir L. Korenev | Ioffe Institute | Principal Investigator |
Dr. Olga Ken | Ioffe Institute | Associated Scientist |