In this thesis we theoretically examine spin-polarized non-local transport in two junctions built up by materials with superconducting and magnetic properties. The first consists of a Zeeman-split superconductor placed between two normal metals. We find that such systems can generate a spin-polarized non-local current even when the injected current is unpolarized. The effect is however mostly geometric and take place also when the superconductor is switched with a normal metal. The second system is built up by two ferromagnetic wires coupled by a superconductor via spin-active interfaces. We investigate the circumstances which allow for an inverse spin-valve effect. For certain parameter ranges we find that a crossover between positive and negative magnetoresistance is possible as a function of temperature.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:UPSALLA1/oai:DiVA.org:ntnu-18396 |
Date | January 2012 |
Creators | Stige, Kristoffer |
Publisher | Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for fysikk, Institutt for fysikk |
Source Sets | DiVA Archive at Upsalla University |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Student thesis, info:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis, text |
Format | application/pdf |
Rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
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