Electric-field-induced magnetization reversal in a ferromagnet-multiferroic heterostructure

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Journal Article

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Abstract

A reversal of magnetization requiring only the application of an electric field can lead to low-power spintronic devices by eliminating conventional magnetic switching methods. Here we show a nonvolatile, room temperature magnetization reversal determined by an electric field in a ferromagnet- multiferroic system. The effect is reversible and mediated by an interfacial magnetic coupling dictated by the multiferroic. Such electric-field control of a magnetoelectric device demonstrates an avenue for next-generation, low-energy consumption spintronics. © 2011 American Physical Society.

Journal

Physical Review Letters

Volume

107

Year of Publication

2011

ISSN

00319007

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