Figure 1

Schematic of the localized spin states in our magnetoresistance measurements. (a) In the small current applied, broad MR curves with dips A & A′ are observed in the Hz measurement because of the low spin density with disorder. (b) As the current increases, dip B with a large MR ratio is observed because of the high spin density along the Hz direction. (c) With a greater increase in current, the positive MR disappears, and flat or linear MR is observed because of the current-induced spin–orbit effective magnetic field along the Hy direction. (d) With a further increase in current, dip C is observed because of the high spin density, in which magnetization is along the Hz direction.