Nano-Engineered Magnetic Semiconductors for Spintronics

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-3-527-35651-5
Verlag: Wiley-VCH GmbH

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 170 mm x 244 mm

Nano-structured diluted magnetic semiconductors from synthesis to spintronic devices

Spintronic device development demands materials that unite semiconducting behavior with controllable magnetic properties. Nano-Engineered Magnetic Semiconductors for Spintronics delivers a rigorous treatment of nano-structured diluted magnetic semiconductors, covering theoretical foundations, experimental synthesis techniques, and magnetic and electronic characterization methods. Contributions from international researchers provide both fundamental science and applied engineering perspectives on this rapidly advancing field.

The book details device architectures including spin-FETs, spin-LEDs, and magnetic tunnel junctions, with case studies illustrating fabrication processes and performance outcomes. Chapters address material characterization at the nanoscale, examine how nano-engineering enhances magnetic and transport properties, and present future directions for commercial spintronic applications in memory storage, sensors, and quantum computing.

Readers will also find: - Detailed exploration of how nanoscale engineering modifies electronic and magnetic behavior in diluted magnetic semiconductor systems
- Practical fabrication guidance for advanced semiconductor materials used in LEDs and high-performance transistor architectures
- Analysis of spin-dependent transport phenomena critical to designing next-generation memory and logic devices
- Coverage of characterization techniques for evaluating magnetic ordering, carrier concentration, and spin polarization in DMS materials
- Forward-looking discussion of quantum computing applications and emerging commercial opportunities for spintronic technologies

Designed for materials scientists, semiconductor physicists, and electrical engineers working in spintronics and nanotechnology, this reference connects current research with device-level applications. Research libraries and advanced graduate researchers will find it a substantive resource for navigating the evolving landscape of magnetic semiconductor technology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Khan, Rajwali

Khan, Aurangzeb

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Elektronik, Optik
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik Bauelemente, Schaltkreise
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Halbleiter- und Supraleiterphysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Introduction to Spintronics and Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors (DMSs)
Fundamentals of Spintronics
Overview of Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors
Historical Development and Current Trends
Importance of Nanostructuring in Spintronics
 
Chapter 2: Material Design and Synthesis of Nano-Structured DMS
Selection of Host Semiconductors and Magnetic Dopants
Synthesis Techniques: Sol-Gel, MBE, CVD, PLD
Nanostructuring Approaches: Quantum Dots, Nanowires, Thin Films
Challenges in Controlled Doping and Defect Engineering
 
Chapter 3: Structural and Magnetic Characterization Techniques
X-Ray Diffraction and Electron Microscopy
SQUID and Vibrating Sample Magnetometry
Magnetic Force and Spin-Polarized Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
Spectroscopic Techniques: XPS, EPR, XMCD
 
Chapter 4: Electronic and Optical Properties of Nano-DMS
Band Structure Modifications
Carrier Spin Polarization and Relaxation
Optical Absorption and Photoluminescence
Spin-Dependent Transport Phenomena
 
Chapter 5: Device Applications of Nano-Structured DMS in Spintronics
Spin Field-Effect Transistors (Spin-FETs)
Spin LEDs and Spin Lasers
Magnetic Tunnel Junctions and Spin Valves
Emerging Devices: Spin Qubits and Spin-Orbitronics
 
Chapter 6: Theoretical Modeling and Simulation of Nano-DMS
Density Functional Theory for Magnetic Semiconductors
Monte Carlo and Micromagnetic Simulations
Modeling Spin Transport and Relaxation
Correlating Theory with Experimental Results
 
Chapter 7: Future Perspectives and Challenges
Scalability and CMOS Integration
Stability and Reliability of Nano-DMS Devices
Novel Materials and Heterostructures
Outlook on Quantum Spintronics
 
Appendices
Glossary of Terms
List of Abbreviations
Suggested Further Reading
 
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Rajwali Khan is a Senior Researcher at the National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University. His research focuses on nanomaterials, spintronics, and memristive devices. He has authored over 100 scientific publications and has extensive experience in semiconductor physics and device engineering.
 
Aurangzeb Khan is a physicist at Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan. His work centers on magnetic nanomaterials and their applications in electronic and energy devices. He has contributed to numerous publications in materials science and condensed matter physics.