Spin polarization and electronic structure of ferromagnetic Mn5Ge3 epilayers

作者: R. P. Panguluri , Changgan Zeng , H. H. Weitering , J. M. Sullivan , S. C. Erwin

DOI: 10.1002/PSSB.200510030

关键词: GermaniumEpitaxySpintronicsElectronic structureCurie temperatureSpin polarizationAndreev reflectionChemistryFerromagnetismCondensed matter physics

摘要: Germanium‐based alloys hold great promise for future spintronics applications, due to their potential for integration with conventional Si‐based electronics. High‐quality single phase …

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