A simple vision of current induced spin torque in domain walls

Abstract

The effective spin pressure induced by an electric current on a domain wall in a ferromagnet is determined using a simple classical model, which allows us to extend previous theories to arbitrary domain wall widths. In particular, the role of spatially non-uniform components of the torques are analyzed in detail. We find that the effect of the current is mainly to distort the domain wall which should enhance de-pinning. We also find that in the limit of thin domain walls the current-induced pressure changes sign.

latex vanhaverbeke2.tex, 6 files, 5 figures, (http://www-drecam.cea.fr/spec/articles/S06/049), submitted to Phys. Rev. B

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