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The writing energy for reversing the magnetization of the free layer in a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) is a key figure of merit for comparing the performances of magnetic random access memories with competing technologies. Magnetization…
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Proton transfer is central to many processes of chemical interest. The simulation of proton transfer dynamics requires the inclusion of nuclear quantum effects, such as zero-point energy, nuclear delocalization, and tunneling. Herein, we…
Polarization transfer in quasi-elastic nucleon knockout is sensitive to the properties of the nucleon in the nuclear medium, including possible modification of the nucleon form factor and/or spinor. In our recently completed experiment…
We propose a new, more efficient, and potentially cost effective, solid-state nuclear spin hyperpolarization method combining the Cross Effect mechanism and electron spin optical hyperpolarization in rotating solids. We first demonstrate…
Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) has revolutionized the field of solid-state NMR spectroscopy by significantly enhancing the sensitivity of nuclear magnetic resonance experiments. Conventionally, cross effect DNP relies on biradicals to…
We discuss numerical and theoretical results for models of magnetization switching in nanoparticles and ultrathin films. The models and computational methods include kinetic Ising and classical Heisenberg models of highly anisotropic…
A new class of spin-transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STT-MRAM) is discussed, in which writing is achieved using thermally initiated magnonic current pulses as an alternative to conventional electric current pulses. The…
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