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  • Title: Spin-orbit torque driven magnetization switching in W/CoFeB/MgO-based type-Y three terminal magnetic tunnel junctions.
    Author: Isogami S, Shiokawa Y, Tsumita A, Komura E, Ishitani Y, Hamanaka K, Taniguchi T, Mitani S, Sasaki T, Hayashi M.
    Journal: Sci Rep; 2021 Aug 17; 11(1):16676. PubMed ID: 34404830.
    Abstract:
    We have studied current induced magnetization switching in W/CoFeB/MgO based three terminal magnetic tunnel junctions. The switching driven by spin-orbit torque (SOT) is evaluated in the so-called type-Y structure, in which the magnetic easy-axis of the CoFeB layer lies in the film plane and is orthogonal to the current flow. The effective spin Hall angle estimated from the bias field dependence of critical current (Ic) is ~ 0.07. The field and current dependence of the switching probability are studied. The field and DC current induced switching can be described using a model based on thermally assisted magnetization switching. In contrast, the 50 ns long pulse current dependence of the switching probability shows significant deviation from the model, even if contribution from the field-like torque is included. The deviation is particularly evident when the threshold switching current is larger. These results show that conventional thermally assisted magnetization switching model cannot be used to describe SOT induced switching using short current pulses.
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