A quantum-statistical theory of injection of spin-polarized current into a semiconductor in ferromagnet/tunnel barrier/semiconductor system is presented. The presence of Schottky barrier in the semiconductor is taken into account. The case of degenerated and non-degenerated semiconductors are considered. Both the diffusive and ballistic transport regime are investigated. The dependence of current polarization on barrier thickness and temperature is calculated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)77-79
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Volume258-259
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2003
EventSecond Moscow International Symposium on Magnetism (MISM) - Moscow, Russian Federation
Duration: 20 Jun 200124 Jun 2001

    Research areas

  • Current injection into semiconductor, Linear response formalism, Schottky barrier, Spin-polarized transport

    Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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