Electrons not only have charges but also have spin. By utilizing the electron spin, the energy consumption of electronic devices can be reduced, their size can be scaled down and the efficiency of `read' and `write' in memory devices can be significantly improved. Hence, the manipulation of electron spin in electronic devices becomes more and more appealing for the advancement of microelectronics. In spin-based devices, the manipulation of ferromagnetic order parameter using electrical currents is a very useful means for current-driven operation. Nowadays, most of magnetic memory devices are based on the so-called spin transfer torque, which stems from the spin angular momentum transfer between a spin-polarized current and the magnetic order parameter. Recently, a novel spin torque effect, exploiting spin-orbit coupling in non-centrosymmetric magnets, has attracted a massive amount of attention. This thesis addresses the nature of spin-orbit coupled transport and torques in non-centrosymmetric magnetic semiconductors. We start with the theoretical study of spin orbit torque in three dimensional ferromagnetic GaMnAs. Using the Kubo formula, we calculate both the current-driven field-like torque and anti-damping-like torque. We compare the numerical results with the analytical expressions in the model case of a magnetic Rashba two-dimensional electron gas. Parametric dependencies of the different torque components and similarities to the analytical results of the Rashba two-dimensional electron gas in the weak disorder limit are described. Subsequently we study spin-orbit torques in two dimensional hexagonal crystals such as graphene, silicene, germanene and stanene. In the presence of staggered potential and exchange field, the valley degeneracy can be lifted and we obtain a valley-dependent Berry curvature, leading to a tunable antidamping torque by controlling the valley degree of freedom. This thesis then addresses the influence of the quantum spin Hall effect on spin orbit torque in nanoribbons with a hexagonal lattice. We find a dramatic modification of the nature of the torque (field like and damping-like component) when crossing the topological phase transition. The relative agnitude of the two torque components can be significantly modifies by changing the magnetization direction. Finally, motivated by recent experimental results, we conclude by investigating the features of spin-orbit torque in magnetic transition metal dichalcogenides. We find the torque is associated with the valley polarization. By changing the magnetization direction, the torque can be changed from a finite value to zero when the valley polarization decreases from a finite value to zero.

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<p> As the first inorganic spin-Peierls compound, CuGe03 can be described with an AF Heisenberg model. The magnetization process of CuGe03 is studied using the numerical Density Matrix Renormalization Group (DMRG) technique. The M - H curve of CuGe03 and other one dimensional Heisenberg systems are described, and their different nature are analyzed. In particular, the middle field cusp singularity appears in the M- H curve of CuGe03 is described. </p> / Thesis / Master of Science (MSc)

The stress-strain state of ferromagnetic plane with a moving crack has been investigated in this study. The model considers a soft magnetic ferroelastic body and incorporates a realistic (nonlinear) susceptibility. A moving crack is present in the body and is propagating in a direction perpendicular to the magnetic field. Assuming that the processes in the moving coordinates are stationary, a Fourier transform method is used to reduce the mixed boundary value problem to the solutions of a pair of dual integral equations yielding to a closed form solution. As a result of this investigation, the magnetoelastic stress intensity factor is obtained and its dependency upon the crack velocity, material constants and nonlinear law of magnetization are highlighted. It has been shown that stress result around the crack essentially depend on external magnetic field, speed of the moving crack, nonlinear law of magnetization, and other physical parameters. The results presented in this work show that when cracked ferromagnetic structure is under the influence of magnetic field it is necessary to take into account the interaction effects between deformation of the body and magnetic field and that such interaction can bring to a new conditions for strengthening the materials. Closed form solutions for the stress-strain state are obtained, graphical representations are supplied and conclusions and prospects for further developments are outlined. / Master of Science

Les pastilles supraconductrices peuvent produire des forts champs magnétiques très supérieurs aux aimants permanents. Plusieurs méthodes d’aimantation de ces pastilles existent néanmoins une seule est principalement utilisée pour les applications en génie électrique, l’aimantation par champ magnétique impulsionnel (Pulsed Field Magnetization). Afin de maîtriser l’aimantation de ces pastilles supraconductrices par PFM, nous avons étudié l’influence de la forme de l’inducteur sur le champ magnétique piégé où nous trouvons une influence significative de la forme de l’inducteur sur le champ piégé dans la pastille supraconductrice. Afin de prévoir la mise en oeuvre des pastilles supraconductrices dans des applications en génie électrique, nous avons étudié l’aimantation de ces pastilles dans un circuit magnétique et l’influence de ce circuit sur le champ piégé. Nous remarquons une nette amélioration du champ piégé dans la pastille en utilisant le circuit magnétique. Nous avons étudié, également, l’influence d’un champ démagnétisant impulsionnel et alternatif sur le champ piégé dans une pastille supraconductrice aimantée. Les dégradations observées ne montrent pas de contre-indication à l’utilisation des pastilles supraconductrices aimantées dans les applications en génie électrique. / The superconducting bulks can produce very strong magnetic fields greater than those of permanent magnets can. Several methods of magnetization of the superconducting bulks exist, however one is mainly used for the electrical applications, the Pulsed Field Magnetization. In order to control the magnetization of the superconducting bulks by PFM, we studied the influence of the shape of the inductor on the trapped magnetic field where we find a significant influence of the shape of the inductor on the trapped magnetic field in the anticipate superconducting bulk. In order to the implementation of the superconducting bulk in the electrical applications, we studied the magnetization of these bulks in a magnetic core and the influence of this magnetic core on the trapped magnetic field. We notice an important improvement of the trapped magnetic field in the superconducting bulk by using the magnetic core. We studied also the influence of a pulsed and an alternating demagnetizing field on the trapped magnetic field in a superconducting bulk. The observed degradation does not show any contraindication to use the superconducting magnetic bulks in the electrical engineering applications.

The magnetic properties and crystal texture of micron-sized, lithographically patterned ferromagnetic/antiferromagnetic (FM/AF) exchange-coupled elements supporting vortex remanent magnetization states were characterized using experimental and numerical modeling techniques. 10umx10um square elements consisting of Ni80Fe20/Ir20Mn80 bilayers prepared on silicon and glass substrates using e-beam lithography and magnetron sputtering were thermomagnetically annealed under various in-plane cooling fields to induce exchange bias. Longitudinal and time-resolved Kerr effect microscopy were employed to measure the quasi-static hysteresis and dynamic response, while X-ray diffraction analysis was used to probe their crystal texture under different deposition and substrate conditions. The FM layer was found to be critical for the development of the necessary texture and spin alignment in the AF for creating interfacial exchange-bias. The exchange-bias field was found to significantly alter the magnetic behavior of the samples, leading to the stabilization of the vortex structure and asymmetric hysteresis loop shift in the quasi-static regime, as well as precessional frequency reduction of the bottom domain in the dynamic regime. Numerical simulations showed good qualitative agreement with both experimental observations and existing literature, and revealed the origin of the precessional frequency reduction as the different spin-wave eigenmodes excited by different remanent magnetization states. / Graduate

Call number: LD2668 .T4 1962 A82

The formation of magnetic order in solids is a complex and subtle issue. There are a wide range of different types of magnetisation, all of which may be favoured under different circumstances. In this thesis we consider a novel combination of ideas where the formation of spatially modulated magnetisation is linked to a metamagnetic transition. In this we are inspired by a general principle of modulated phases intervening as intermediate states in phase transitions. In particular we draw analogies with the Fulde-Ferrell-Larkin-Ovchinnikov state of spatially modulated superconductivity. We study a mean-field theory for itinerant magnetism where the crystal lattice drives the formation of a rich phase diagram. A peak in the electronic density of states due to a van Hove singularity creates ferromagnetism and a metamagnetic transition. Furthermore we find that a modulated magnetic phase - a spin-spiral, becomes favoured along the metamagnetic transition line. The appearance of this phase causes the metamagnetic transition to bifurcate to enclose the modulated region. The topology of this reconstructed phase diagram shows remarkable similarity to that observed in experiments on Sr₃Ru₂O₇. This material shows a metamagnetic transition which can be tuned by field angle towards zero temperature. Before this point is reached a new phase with high and anisotropic resistivity appears. We believe that this anomalous phase can be explained by the formation of a phase of modulated magnetisation caused by a peak in the electronic density of states. This mechanism may also apply in a range of other materials as it is driven by rather generic features of the bandstructure.

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