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In this paper we numerically conduct micromagnetic modelling with an expended micromagnetic model that includes the spin torque term and an impedance model to investigate methods to replace external field sources with internal ones and to…
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A method for deterministic control of the magnetic order parameter using an electrical stimulus is highly desired for the new generation of spintronic and magnetoelectronic devices. Much effort has been focused on magnetic domain-wall…