Syllabus

(4 hours)
Introduction: Importance of spintronics, Developments of spintronic devices, Comparison with conventional electronics, Recent trends of spintronics devices

(8 hours)
Quantization of spin: Fundamental of magnetism, Introduction to spin, Stern-Gerlach experiment, Quantum mechanics of spin, Pauli spin matrices, Spinor, Qubit, Spin ½ particle in magnetic field, Larmor precession

(8 hours)
Spin relaxation: Spin polarization, Various kind of spintronic materials and their band structure, Spin relaxation T1 & T2, Bloch equation, Elliot Yafet mechanism, D’yakonov Perel’ mechanism, Spin-orbit interaction, Quantum spin Hall effect

(8 hours)
Spin dependent scattering: Giant magnetoresistance, Spin dependent tunneling, Tunnel magnetoresistance, Effect of various parameters on TMR, Anisotropic magnetoresistance, Spin transfer torque

(8 hours)
Spintronics devices: Spin valve, Spin diode, Spin LED, Spin transistor, Spin FET, Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM), Magneto logic gates (Magnetic AND, OR, NAND, NOR), Electrical spin injection into nonmagnetic semiconductor, Hanle device

To impart knowledge on emerging spintronics field that combines principles of physics, materials science, and electrical engineering

Comprehensive understanding of spin-based electronics, fostering skills that are crucial for research and innovation in next-generation technologies

Theoretical concepts with practical applications for careers in academia, industry, and research institutions where spintronics is increasingly relevant

At the end of course, students will be able to explain the basic principles behind existing applications of spin-based technologies and relate them to basic concepts in magnetism and electron transport

Describe experimental and theoretical methods used in spintronic devices

Describe how different materials, both magnetic and non-magnetic, are used in spin-based applications

Account for special attributes in emerging spintronic materials

S. Bandyopadhyay, M. Cahay, Introduction to Spintronics, CRC Press , (2008)

M. Johnson, Magnetoelectronics, Academic Press , (2004)

S. Maekawa, Concepts in Spin Electronics, Oxford University Press , (2006)

D. J. Sellmyer, R. Skomski, Advanced Magnetic Nanostructures, Springer , (2006)

D. D. Awschalom, R.A. Buhrman, J.M. Daughton, S.V. Molnar, M.L. Roukes, Spin Electronics, Kluwer Academic Publishers , (2004)

Y.B. Xu, S.M.Thompson, Spintronic Materials and Technology, Taylor and Francis , (2006)