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Exchange-induced spin polarization of conduction electrons in paramagnetic metals

J. S. Moodera, M. E. Taylor, and R. Meservey
Phys. Rev. B 40, 11980(R) – Published 15 December 1989
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Abstract

The conduction electrons in Au are shown to be spin polarized at distances up to 10 nm from an interface with Fe by use of an electron tunneling technique. A simple model is proposed to explain this effect.

  • Received 4 August 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.40.11980

©1989 American Physical Society

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J. S. Moodera, M. E. Taylor, and R. Meservey

  • Francis Bitter National Magnet Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139

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Vol. 40, Iss. 17 — 15 December 1989

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