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The current-voltage characteristic of a one dimensional quantum dot connected via tunnel barriers to interacting leads is calculated in the region of sequential tunneling. The spin of the electrons is taken into account. Non-Fermi liquid…
The effective spin pressure induced by an electric current on a domain wall in a ferromagnet is determined using a simple classical model, which allows us to extend previous theories to arbitrary domain wall widths. In particular, the role…
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