Probing spin polarization with Andreev reflection: A theoretical basis
- 1 June 2001
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Journal of Applied Physics
- Vol. 89 (11), 7576-7578
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1357127
Abstract
Andreev reflection at the interface between a ferromagnet and a superconductor has become a foundation of a versatile new technique of measuring the spin polarization of magnetic materials. In this paper we will briefly outline a general theory of Andreev reflection for spin-polarized systems and arbitrary Fermi surface in two limiting cases of ballistic and diffusive transportComment: 4 pages, 1 fig. Paper submitted to the 8th MMM-Intermag conference. Typos correcteKeywords
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