title: Reconfigurable logic via gate controlled domain wall trajectory in magnetic network structure.
abstract: An all-magnetic logic scheme has the advantages of being non-volatile and energy efficient over the conventional transistor based logic devices. In this work, we present a reconfigurable magnetic logic device which is capable of performing all basic logic operations in a single device. The device exploits the deterministic trajectory of domain wall (DW) in ferromagnetic asymmetric branch structure for obtaining different output combinations. The programmability of the device is achieved by using a current-controlled magnetic gate, which generates a local Oersted field. The field generated at the magnetic gate influences the trajectory of the DW within the structure by exploiting its inherent transverse charge distribution. DW transformation from vortex to transverse configuration close to the output branch plays a pivotal role in governing the DW chirality and hence the output. By simply switching the current direction through the magnetic gate, two universal logic gate functionalities can be obtained in this device. Using magnetic force microscopy imaging and magnetoresistance measurements, all basic logic functionalities are demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: School of Physical &Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371.
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authors.affiliation: School of Physical &Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371.
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authors.affiliation: School of Physical &Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371.
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authors.initials: S
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authors.affiliation: School of Physical &Mathematical Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371.
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