Rashba-Dresselhaus spin transistor (IMAGE) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Caption In a Rashba-Dresselhaus spin transistor, the spin of electrons could be disrupted by spin-phonon coupling or non-ideal internal magnetic field distribution. Credit Jian Shi Usage Restrictions NA License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.