Generation of oscillations using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices, devices using spin transfer effects, devices using giant magnetoresistance, or using super-conductivity effects

Classification Context

Section:

ELECTRICITY

Class:

ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY

Subclass:

GENERATION OF OSCILLATIONS, DIRECTLY OR BY FREQUENCY-CHANGING, BY CIRCUITS EMPLOYING ACTIVE ELEMENTS WHICH OPERATE IN A NON-SWITCHING MANNER; GENERATION OF NOISE BY SUCH CIRCUITS

Scope Notes

Glossary: Spin torque Torque of electron spin interacting with permanent magnetic field Spin-transfer torque oscillator Partially magnetized multilayer structure generating current oscillations when a DC voltage is applied Spin valve Partially magnetized multilayer structure leading to precession of electron spin of a traversing current Josephson Junction Two superconductors linked by a non-conducting barrier

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