spintronics
E1017090
nanotechnology discipline
research field
subfield of condensed matter physics
subfield of electronics
Spintronics is a field of electronics that exploits the intrinsic spin of electrons and its associated magnetic moment, in addition to their charge, to develop advanced information storage and processing technologies.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| spintronics canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T13031879 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: spintronics Context triple: [Néel wall, isImportantIn, spintronics]
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A.
solid-state physics
Solid-state physics is the branch of physics that studies the properties, structure, and behavior of solid materials, particularly through the quantum mechanics of electrons in crystals.
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B.
Magnetoresistance in Metals
Magnetoresistance in Metals is a classic monograph by physicist A. B. Pippard that systematically analyzes how the electrical resistance of metals changes under applied magnetic fields, laying foundational theory and experimental interpretation for the field.
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C.
magneto-optical Kerr effect
The magneto-optical Kerr effect is a phenomenon in which the polarization and intensity of light reflected from a magnetized material are altered in a way that depends on the material’s magnetization.
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Shubnikov–de Haas effect
The Shubnikov–de Haas effect is a quantum oscillatory phenomenon in the electrical resistance of conductors and semiconductors subjected to strong magnetic fields at low temperatures, used to probe their electronic structure and Fermi surface.
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E.
School of Microelectronics and Solid‑State Electronics
The School of Microelectronics and Solid‑State Electronics is an academic unit specializing in microelectronic engineering and solid-state device research and education within the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: spintronics Target entity description: Spintronics is a field of electronics that exploits the intrinsic spin of electrons and its associated magnetic moment, in addition to their charge, to develop advanced information storage and processing technologies.
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A.
solid-state physics
Solid-state physics is the branch of physics that studies the properties, structure, and behavior of solid materials, particularly through the quantum mechanics of electrons in crystals.
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B.
Magnetoresistance in Metals
Magnetoresistance in Metals is a classic monograph by physicist A. B. Pippard that systematically analyzes how the electrical resistance of metals changes under applied magnetic fields, laying foundational theory and experimental interpretation for the field.
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C.
magneto-optical Kerr effect
The magneto-optical Kerr effect is a phenomenon in which the polarization and intensity of light reflected from a magnetized material are altered in a way that depends on the material’s magnetization.
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D.
Shubnikov–de Haas effect
The Shubnikov–de Haas effect is a quantum oscillatory phenomenon in the electrical resistance of conductors and semiconductors subjected to strong magnetic fields at low temperatures, used to probe their electronic structure and Fermi surface.
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E.
School of Microelectronics and Solid‑State Electronics
The School of Microelectronics and Solid‑State Electronics is an academic unit specializing in microelectronic engineering and solid-state device research and education within the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
nanotechnology discipline
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research field ⓘ subfield of condensed matter physics ⓘ subfield of electronics ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
develop advanced information processing technologies
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develop advanced information storage technologies ⓘ exploit spin degree of freedom in electronics ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
logic devices
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non-volatile memory devices ⓘ quantum information technologies ⓘ sensors ⓘ |
| emergedIn | late 20th century ⓘ |
| enablesDevice |
magnetic tunnel junctions
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magnetoresistive random-access memory ⓘ spin valves ⓘ spin-based qubits ⓘ spin-based transistors ⓘ spin-orbit torque MRAM ⓘ spin-transfer torque MRAM ⓘ |
| keyConcept |
Rashba effect
NERFINISHED
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giant magnetoresistance ⓘ magnonics ⓘ spin Hall effect NERFINISHED ⓘ spin waves ⓘ spin–orbit coupling ⓘ tunneling magnetoresistance ⓘ |
| potentialBenefit |
faster switching speeds
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higher data storage density ⓘ lower power consumption in electronics ⓘ non-volatility of memory ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
magnetism
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materials science ⓘ quantum mechanics ⓘ semiconductor physics ⓘ solid-state physics ⓘ |
| studies |
magnetoresistance effects
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spin coherence ⓘ spin injection ⓘ spin polarization ⓘ spin relaxation ⓘ spin transfer torque ⓘ spin-dependent transport ⓘ |
| usesMaterial |
ferromagnetic metals
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ferromagnetic semiconductors ⓘ heavy metals with strong spin–orbit coupling ⓘ magnetic oxides ⓘ topological insulators ⓘ |
| usesProperty |
electron charge
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electron magnetic moment ⓘ electron spin ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: spintronics Description of subject: Spintronics is a field of electronics that exploits the intrinsic spin of electrons and its associated magnetic moment, in addition to their charge, to develop advanced information storage and processing technologies.
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