Laser Creates Spin Current (IMAGE)

Vienna University of Technology

Laser Creates Spin Current

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A laser pulse hits nickel (green). Spin-up-electrons (red) change into silicon (yellow). Electrons with both spin-orientations change back from silicon into nickel.

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TU Wien

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