A means of reversibly switching spin conductance on or off is demonstrated and brings spintronics using pure spin currents — a prime candidate for the next generation of low-power microelectronic devices — a step closer.
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Wadley, P. Pure spin currents find the off switch. Nature Mater 17, 566–567 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-018-0125-2
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