| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M82677/01 |
| Title: |
SPIN DEPENDANT ELECTRON TRANSPORT AND SPECTROSCOPY OF METAL-SEMICONDUCTOR SYSTEMS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Shen, Dr T |
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| Department: |
Physics and Astronomy |
| Organisation: |
University of Leeds |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 September 1999 |
Ends: |
01 April 2000 |
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117,630
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| Materials Characterisation |
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The proposed programme is centred on the application of magnetic spectroscopy to investigate the electronic and magnetic transport properties of ultra-thin metallic layers grown on semiconductor substrates. The experimental programme involves the combination of two complementary techniques - namely spin-polarised photoemission and ballistic electron emission microscopy - to study 'spin-electronics' in magnetic/semiconductor films grown in a single growth cycle. The primary aim of our proposed programme is to evaluate and optimise the spin-specificity and response efficiency of hybrid structures to spin-polarised electrons and to provide a better understanding of the nature of ultra thin magnetic films, interface formation and spin-dependent electron transport. Furthermore we shall explore current amplification by impact ionisation and avalanche multiplication within the semiconductor layer and evaluate device implications for the hybrid structure, including possible applications as a spin polarimeter.
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http://www.leeds.ac.uk |