Observation of giant magnetoresistances in hybrid semiconductor/ferromagnetic devices

N Overend, Alain Nogaret, B L Gallagher, P. C. Main, M. Henini, R. Wirtz, R. Newbury, C. H. Marrows, M. A. Howson, S. P. Beaumont

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Abstract

We have investigated the magnetoresistance (MR) of heterostructures containing near-surface two-dimensional electron systems subject to periodic, sign-alternating magnetic fields produced by arrays of sub-micron ferromagnetic stripes fabricated on the device surface. We observe giant magnetoresistances (GMR) with up to a ∼ 1000% increase in resistance on application of external fields of only ∼ 100 mT at a temperature of 4 K and ∼ 1% at 300 K. The MR is strongly dependent upon the angle between the external field and the stripes and it can also be strongly hysteretic. This MR arises from the electrons propagating in open ‘snake’ orbits along the lines of zero magnetic field. Such devices may have possible applications as magnetic memories and sensors.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)898-899
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Volume177 - 181
Issue numberPart 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1998

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