Abstract
A new prototype tunnel junction with AgBr based barrier is proposed in this study. Electronic and magnetic properties of Fe/AgBr/Fe (001) heterostructures are investigated on the basis of first-principles and ballistic conductance calculations. The interlayer exchange coupling and electronic transport properties are analyzed as functions of the AgBr barrier thickness. The results show that Fe magnetism at Fe/AgBr (001) interfaces is enhanced as compared with the bulk material. A very strong direct tunnelling of Fe Δ1 states is observed. The minority-spin channel is characterized by resonant tunnelling of interfacial states that are forming at Fe/AgBr (001) interfaces. Spin-polarization of the tunnelling current is positive and can exceed 99%. Tunnelling magnetoresistance ratios of about 8000% are evidenced for the junctions with clean interfaces. Fe/AgBr (001) coherent interfaces could act as nearly ideal symmetry-filters. In the presence of interfacial disorder the tunnelling magnetoresistance ratios decrease dramatically. The exchange coupling between Fe electrodes oscillates as a function of the barrier thickness.
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