Room temperature spin-orbit torque efficiency and magnetization switching in SrRuO3-based heterostructures

Abstract

Spin-orbit torques (SOTs) from transition metal oxides (TMOs) in conjunction with magnetic materials have recently attracted tremendous attention for realizing high-efficient spintronic devices. SrRuO3 is a promising candidate among TMOs due to its large and tunable SOT-efficiency as well as high conductivity and chemical stability. However, a further study for benchmarking the SOT-efficiency and realizing SOT-driven magnetization switching in SrRuO3 is still highly desired so far. Here, we systematically study the SOT properties of high-quality SrRuO3 thin film heterostructuring with different magnetic alloys of both IMA and PMA configuration by the harmonic Hall voltage technique. Our results indicate that SrRuO3 possesses pronounced SOT-efficiency of about 0.2 at room temperature regardless of the magnetic alloys, which is comparable to typical heavy metals (HMs). Furthermore, we achieve SOT-driven magnetization switching with a low threshold current density of 3.8x10^10 A/m^2, demonstrating the promising potential of SrRuO3 for practical devices. By making a comprehensive comparison with HMs, our work unambiguously benchmarks the SOT properties and concludes the advantages of SrRuO3, which may bring more diverse choices for SOT applications by utilizing hybrid-oxide/metal and all-oxide systems.

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