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EPSRC Reference: GR/M84664/01
Title: SPIN DEPENDENT ELECTRON TRANSPORT AND SPECTROSCOPY OF METAL-SEMICONDUCTOR SYSTEMS
Principal Investigator: Matthew, Professor J
Other Investigators:
Seddon, Dr E Greig, Professor D
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Department: Physics
Organisation: University of York
Scheme: Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts: 01 September 1999 Ends: 31 August 2002 Value (£): 22,595
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Materials Characterisation
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Electronics No relevance to Underpinning Sectors
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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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