Current and strain-induced spin polarization in InGaN/GaN superlattices

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Chang, H. J. [1 ]
Chen, T. W. [1 ]
Chen, J. W. [1 ]
Hong, W. C. [1 ]
Tsai, W. C. [1 ]
Chen, Y. F. [1 ]
Guo, G. Y. [1 ]
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[1] Natl Taiwan Univ, Dept Phys, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.98.136403
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
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The lateral current-induced spin polarization in InGaN/GaN superlattices (SLs) without an applied magnetic field is reported. The fact that the sign of the nonequilibrium spin changes as the current reverses and is opposite for the two edges provides a clear signature for the spin Hall effect. In addition, it is discovered that the spin Hall effect can be strongly manipulated by the internal strains. A theoretical work has also been developed to understand the observed strain-induced spin polarization. Our result paves an alternative way for the generation of spin polarized current.
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