Abstract
This paper presents a comparative first principle study of tunneling magneto resistance (TMR), spin transfer torque (STT) and resistance area (RA) product of magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJ) having different quantum well states in middle of MgO barrier region. We report that such MTJs show enhanced STT and low RA product as compared to only MgO barrier MTJ with maintaining high TMR. Electronic structure of quantum well states adjudicates magnitude of TMR in MTJs. It is found that quantum well states having s-like character allow the transmission of Δ1 symmetry of Bloch wave whereas d-like character supports to the transmission of Δ2, Δ2′, and Δ5 symmetry. This increases transmission of spin polarized tunneling current with good spin filtering injection efficiency resulting in higher STT. It will produce less heat on applying critical switching current density (Jco), for current induced magnetization reversal by STT phenomenon without breakdown of the barrier.
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