Researchers Propose Novel Spin-Valve Mechanism Using Kagome Quantum Magnets (IMAGE)

Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers Propose Novel Spin-Valve Mechanism Using Kagome Quantum Magnets

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(a) A sketch of the spin-valve effect in bulk kagome helimagnet. (b) MFM images of TmMn6Sn6 under magnetic field. (c) The asymmetric magnetoresistance for electric current along the helical axis of TmMn6Sn6, with GMR ratio over 160%. (d) The asymmetric magnetoresistance for current perpendicular to the helical axis. 

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XU Xitong

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