Supercurrent-induced spin switching via indirect exchange interaction

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Main Authors: Sun, Chi, Linder, Jacob
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Published: 2023
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author Sun, Chi
Linder, Jacob
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Linder, Jacob
contents Localized spins of single atoms adsorbed on surfaces have been proposed as building blocks for spintronics and quantum computation devices. However, identifying a way to achieve current-induced switching of spins with very low dissipation is an outstanding challenge with regard to practical applications. Here, we show that the indirect exchange interaction between spin impurities can be controlled by a dissipationless supercurrent. All that is required is a conventional superconductor and two spin impurities placed on its surface. No triplet Cooper pairs or exotic material choices are needed. This finding provides a new and accessible way to achieve the long-standing goal of supercurrent-induced spin switching.
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spellingShingle Supercurrent-induced spin switching via indirect exchange interaction
Sun, Chi
Linder, Jacob
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Superconductivity
Localized spins of single atoms adsorbed on surfaces have been proposed as building blocks for spintronics and quantum computation devices. However, identifying a way to achieve current-induced switching of spins with very low dissipation is an outstanding challenge with regard to practical applications. Here, we show that the indirect exchange interaction between spin impurities can be controlled by a dissipationless supercurrent. All that is required is a conventional superconductor and two spin impurities placed on its surface. No triplet Cooper pairs or exotic material choices are needed. This finding provides a new and accessible way to achieve the long-standing goal of supercurrent-induced spin switching.
title Supercurrent-induced spin switching via indirect exchange interaction
topic Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Superconductivity
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.09324