Layout of the UC Quantum Point Contact Spin Polarizer Device (IMAGE)

University of Cincinnati

Layout of the UC Quantum Point Contact Spin Polarizer Device

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(Left) Scanning electron micrograph of the quantum point contact schematically illustrates unpolarized (spin up and spin down) electrons incident on the left coming out of the device spin-polarized with spin up. (Right) Spatial distribution of spin polarization in the quantum point contact constriction.

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Illustration by Professor Philippe Debray, University of Cincinnati

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