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Introduction to Spintronics

Author : Supriyo Bandyopadhyay
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420004743
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Spintronics written by Supriyo Bandyopadhyay and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-03-20 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using spin to replace or augment the role of charge in signal processing devices, computing systems and circuits may improve speed, power consumption, and device density in some cases—making the study of spinone of the fastest-growing areas in micro- and nanoelectronics. With most of the literature on the subject still highly advanced and heavily theoretical, the demand for a practical introduction to the concepts relating to spin has only now been filled. Explains effects such as giant magnetoresistance, the subject of the 2007 Nobel Prize in physics Introduction to Spintronics is an accessible, organized, and progressive presentation of the quantum mechanical concept of spin. The authors build a foundation of principles and equations underlying the physics, transport, and dynamics of spin in solid state systems. They explain the use of spin for encoding qubits in quantum logic processors; clarify how spin-orbit interaction forms the basis for certain spin-based devices such as spintronic field effect transistors; and discuss the effects of magnetic fields on spin-based device performance. Covers active hybrid spintronic devices, monolithic spintronic devices, passive spintronic devices, and devices based on the giant magnetoresistance effect The final chapters introduce the burgeoning field of spin-based reversible logic gates, spintronic embodiments of quantum computers, and other topics in quantum mechanics that have applications in spintronics. An Introduction to Spintronics provides the knowledge and understanding of the field needed to conduct independent research in spintronics.

Spintronics

Author : Puja Dey
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811600694
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book Spintronics written by Puja Dey and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the overview of Spintronics, including What is Spintronics ?; Why Do We Need Spintronics ?; Comparative merit-demerit of Spintronics and Electronics ; Research Efforts put on Spintronics ; Quantum Mechanics of Spin; Dynamics of magnetic moments : Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert Equation; Spin-Dependent Band Gap in Ferromagnetic Materials; Functionality of ‘Spin’ in Spintronics; Different Branches of Spintronics etc. Some important notions on basic elements of Spintronics are discussed here, such as – Spin Polarization, Spin Filter Effect, Spin Generation and Injection, Spin Accumulation, Different kinds of Spin Relaxation Phenomena, Spin Valve, Spin Extraction, Spin Hall Effect, Spin Seebeck Effect, Spin Current Measurement Mechanism, Magnetoresistance and its different kinds etc. Concept of Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR), different types of GMR, qualitative and quantitative explanation of GMR employing Resistor Network Theory are presented here. Tunnelling Magnetoresistance (TMR), Magnetic Junctions, Effect of various parameters on TMR, Measurement of spin relaxation length and time in the spacer layer are covered here. This book highlights the concept of Spin Transfer Torque (STT), STT in Ferromagnetic Layer Structures, STT driven Magnetization Dynamics, STT in Magnetic Multilayer Nanopillar etc. This book also sheds light on Magnetic Domain Wall (MDW) Motion, Ratchet Effect in MDW motion, MDW motion velocity measurements, Current-driven MDW motion, etc. The book deals with the emerging field of spintronics, i.e., Opto-spintronics. Special emphasis is given on ultrafast optical controlling of magnetic states of antiferromagnet, Spin-photon interaction, Faraday Effect, Inverse Faraday Effect and outline of different all-optical spintronic switching. One more promising branch i.e., Terahertz Spintronics is also covered. Principle of operation of spintronic terahertz emitter, choice of materials, terahertz writing of an antiferromagnetic magnetic memory device is discussed. Brief introduction of Semiconductor spintronics is presented that includes dilute magnetic semiconductor, feromagnetic semiconductor, spin polarized semiconductor devices, three terminal spintronic devices, Spin transistor, Spin-LED, and Spin-Laser. This book also emphasizes on several modern spintronics devices that includes GMR Read Head of Modern Hard Disk Drive, MRAM, Position Sensor, Biosensor, Magnetic Field sensor, Three Terminal Magnetic Memory Devices, Spin FET, Race Track Memory and Quantum Computing.

Spintronics

Author : Tomasz Dietl
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780080914213
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Spintronics written by Tomasz Dietl and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new volume focuses on a new, exciting field of research: Spintronics, the area also known as spin-based electronics. The ultimate aim of researchers in this area is to develop new devices that exploit the spin of an electron instead of, or in addition to, its electronic charge. In recent years many groups worldwide have devoted huge efforts to research of spintronic materials, from their technology through characterization to modeling. The resultant explosion of papers in this field and the solid scientific results achieved justify the publication of this volume. Its goal is to summarize the current level of understanding and to highlight some key results and milestones that have been achieved to date. Semiconductor spintronics is expected to lead to a new generation of transistors, lasers and integrated magnetic sensors that can be used to create ultra-low power, high-speed memory, logic and photonic devices. In addition, development of novel devices such as spin-polarized light emitters, spin field effect transistors, integrated sensors and high-temperature electronics is anticipated. Spintronics has emerged as one of the fastest growing areas of research This text presents an in-depth examination of the most recent technological spintronic developments Includes contributions from leading scholars and industry experts

Nanomagnetism and Spintronics

Author : Teruya Shinjo
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780080932163
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book Nanomagnetism and Spintronics written by Teruya Shinjo and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2009-06-29 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spintronics is a newly developing area in the field of magnetism, in which the interplay of magnetism and transport phenomena is studied experimentally and theoretically. This book introduces the recent progresses in the research relating to spintronics. * Presents in-depth analysis of this fascinating and technologically important new branch of nanoscience * Edited text with contributions from acknowledged leaders in the field * This handbook and guide will appeal to students and researchers in the fields of electronic devices and materials

Organic Spintronics

Author : Zeev Valy Vardeny
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439806578
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book Organic Spintronics written by Zeev Valy Vardeny and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-04-09 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Present worldwide funding in organic electronics is poised to stimulate major research and development efforts in organic materials research for lighting, photovoltaic, and other optoelectronic applications. The field of organic spintronics, in particular, has flourished in the area of organic magneto-transport. Reflecting the main avenues of subst

Spintronics for Next Generation Innovative Devices

Author : Katsuaki Sato
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118751914
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (187 download)

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Download or read book Spintronics for Next Generation Innovative Devices written by Katsuaki Sato and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spintronics (short for spin electronics, or spin transport electronics) exploits both the intrinsic spin of the electron and its associated magnetic moment, in addition to its fundamental electronic charge, in solid-state devices. Controlling the spin of electrons within a device can produce surprising and substantial changes in its properties. Drawing from many cutting edge fields, including physics, materials science, and electronics device technology, spintronics has provided the key concepts for many next generation information processing and transmitting technologies. This book discusses all aspects of spintronics from basic science to applications and covers: • magnetic semiconductors • topological insulators • spin current science • spin caloritronics • ultrafast magnetization reversal • magneto-resistance effects and devices • spin transistors • quantum information devices This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Spintronics for researchers and students in academia and industry.

Spintronics

Author : Kaiyou Wang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119698979
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Spintronics written by Kaiyou Wang and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-07-25 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the latest advances in spintronic materials, devices, and applications In Spintronics: Materials, Devices and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a holistic introduction to spintronic effects within cutting-edge materials and applications. Containing the perfect balance of academic research and practical application, the book discusses the potential—and the key limitations and challenges—of spintronic devices. The latest title in the Wiley Series in Materials for Electronic and Optoelectronic Applications, Spintronics: Materials, Devices and Applications explores giant magneto-resistance (GMR) and tunneling magnetic resistance (TMR) materials, spin-transfer torque and spin-orbit torque materials, spin oscillators, and spin materials for use in artificial neural networks. Applications in multi-ferroelectric and antiferromagnetic materials are presented as well. This book also includes: A thorough introduction to recent research developments in the fields of spintronic materials, devices, and applications Comprehensive explorations of skymions, magnetic semiconductors, and antiferromagnetic materials Practical discussions of spin-transfer torque materials and devices for magnetic random-access memory In-depth examinations of giant magneto-resistance materials and devices for magnetic sensors Perfect for advanced students and researchers in materials science, physics, electronics, and computer science, Spintronics: Materials, Devices and Applications will also earn a place in the libraries of professionals working in the manufacture of optics, photonics, and nanometrology equipment.

Spintronics

Author : Tomasz Blachowicz
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110490633
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Spintronics written by Tomasz Blachowicz and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2019-05-06 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting from quantum mechanical and condensed matter foundations, this book introduces into the necessary theory behind spin electronics (Spintronics). Equations of spin diffusion, -evolution and -tunelling are provided before an overview is given of simulation of spin transport at the atomic scale. Furthermore, applications are discussed with a focus on elementary spintronics devices such as spin valves, memory cells and hard disk heads.

Spintronics

Author : Fouad Sabry
Publisher : One Billion Knowledgeable
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Spintronics written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2022-08-31 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Is Spintronics Spintronics, which is also known as spin electronics, is the study of the intrinsic spin of the electron in solid-state devices, in addition to its basic electrical charge. This is done in conjunction with the magnetic moment that is associated with the electron. The study of spin-charge coupling in metallic systems is within the purview of the area of spintronics, while the study of comparable processes in insulators is the province of multiferroics. How You Will Benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Spintronics Chapter 2: Magnetoresistance Chapter 3: Magnetoresistive RAM Chapter 4: Tunnel magnetoresistance Chapter 5: Colossal magnetoresistance Chapter 6: Giant magnetoresistance Chapter 7: Spin transistor Chapter 8: Magnetic semiconductor Chapter 9: Albert Fert Chapter 10: Spin polarization Chapter 11: Multiferroics Chapter 12: Spin pumping Chapter 13: Spin Hall effect Chapter 14: Spin polarized scanning tunneling microscopy Chapter 15: Gallium manganese arsenide Chapter 16: Spinmechatronics Chapter 17: Spin engineering Chapter 18: Spin Hall magnetoresistance Chapter 19: Spinterface Chapter 20: Bipolar magnetic semiconductor Chapter 21: Bernard Dieny (II) Answering the public top questions about spintronics. (III) Real world examples for the usage of spintronics in many fields. (IV) 17 appendices to explain, briefly, 266 emerging technologies in each industry to have 360-degree full understanding of spintronics' technologies. Who This Book Is For Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of spintronics.

Optoelectronics and Spintronics in Smart Thin Films

Author : James Ayodele Oke
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 100381333X
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Book Synopsis Optoelectronics and Spintronics in Smart Thin Films by : James Ayodele Oke

Download or read book Optoelectronics and Spintronics in Smart Thin Films written by James Ayodele Oke and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart thin films, composed of functional materials deposited in thin layers, have opened new avenues for the development of flexible, lightweight, and high-performance devices. Optoelectronics and Spintronics in Smart Thin Films presents a comprehensive overview of this emerging area and details the current and near future integration of smart thin films in solar cells, and memory storage. Offers an overview of optoelectronics and spintronics. Discusses synthesis of smart nanomaterials. Describes deposition techniques and characterization of thin films. Considers the integration and application of opto-spintronics for technological advancement of solar cells and memory storage devices. Focused on advancing research on this evolving subject, this book is aimed at advanced students, researchers, and engineers in materials, chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineering, as well as applied physics.

Molecular Spintronics

Author : Marta Galbiati
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319226118
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Molecular Spintronics written by Marta Galbiati and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis targets molecular or organic spintronics and more particularly the spin polarization tailoring opportunities that arise from the ferromagnetic metal/molecule hybridization at interfaces: the new concept of spinterface. Molecular or organic spintronics is an emerging research field at the frontier between organic chemistry and spintronics. The manuscript is divided into three parts, the first of which introduces the basic concepts of spintronics and advantages that molecules can bring to this field. The state of the art on organic and molecular spintronics is also presented, with a special emphasis on the physics and experimental evidence for spinterfaces. The book’s second and third parts are dedicated to the two main experimental topics investigated in the thesis: Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs) and Organic Semiconductors (OSCs). The study of SAMs-based magnetic tunnel nanojunctions reveals the potential to modulate the properties of such devices “at will,” since each part of the molecule can be tuned independently like a “LEGO” building block. The study of Alq3-based spin valves reveals magnetoresistance effects at room temperature and is aimed at understanding the respective roles played by the two interfaces. Through the development of these systems, we demonstrate their potential for spintronics and provide a solid foundation for spin polarization engineering at the molecular level.

Noise in Spintronics

Author : Farkhad Aliev
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351617389
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Noise in Spintronics written by Farkhad Aliev and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the main physical mechanisms and the different contributions (1/f noise, shot noise, etc.) behind electronic fluctuations in various spintronic devices. It presents the first comprehensive summary of fundamental noise mechanisms in both electronic and spintronic devices and is therefore unique in that aspect. The pedagogic introduction to noise is complemented by a detailed description of how one could set up a noise measurement experiment in the lab. A further extensive description of the recent progress in understanding and controlling noise in spintronics, including the boom in 2D devices, molecular spintronics, and field sensing, is accompanied by both numerous bibliography references and tens of case studies on the fundamental aspects of noise and on some important qualitative steps to understand noise in spintronics. Moreover, a detailed discussion of unsolved problems and outlook make it an essential textbook for scientists and students desiring to exploit the information hidden in noise in both spintronics and conventional electronics.

Magnetism and Spintronics in Carbon and Carbon Nanostructured Materials

Author : Sekhar Chandra Ray
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128176814
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Magnetism and Spintronics in Carbon and Carbon Nanostructured Materials written by Sekhar Chandra Ray and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magnetism and Spintronics in Carbon and Carbon Nanostructured Materials offers coverage of electronic structure, magnetic properties and their spin injection, and the transport properties of DLC, graphene, graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, and their different composite materials. This book is a valuable resource for those doing research or working with carbon and carbon-related nanostructured materials for electronic and magnetic devices. Carbon-based nanomaterials are promising for spintronic applications because their weak spin-orbit (SO) coupling and hyperfine interaction in carbon atoms entail exceptionally long spin diffusion lengths (~100μm) in carbon nanotubes and graphene. The exceptional electronic and transport features of carbon nanomaterials could be exploited to build multifunctional spintronic devices. However, a large spin diffusion length comes at the price of small SO coupling, which limits the possibility of manipulating electrons via an external applied field. Assesses the relative utility of a variety of carbon-based nanomaterials for spintronics applications Analyzes the specific properties that make carbon and carbon nanostructured materials optimal for spintronics and magnetic applications Discusses the major challenges to using carbon nanostructured materials as magnetic agents on a mass scale

Handbook of Spintronics

Author : Yongbing Xu
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789400768918
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (689 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Spintronics written by Yongbing Xu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over two volumes and 1500 pages, the Handbook of Spintronics will cover all aspects of spintronics science and technology, including fundamental physics, materials properties and processing, established and emerging device technology and applications. Comprising 60 chapters from a large international team of leading researchers across academia and industry, the Handbook provides readers with an up-to-date and comprehensive review of this dynamic field of research. The opening chapters focus on the fundamental physical principles of spintronics in metals and semiconductors, including an introduction to spin quantum computing. Materials systems are then considered, with sections on metallic thin films and multilayers, magnetic tunnelling structures, hybrids, magnetic semiconductors and molecular spintronic materials. A separate section reviews the various characterisation methods appropriate to spintronics materials, including STM, spin-polarised photoemission, x-ray diffraction techniques and spin-polarised SEM. The third part of the Handbook contains chapters on the state of the art in device technology and applications, including spin valves, GMR and MTJ devices, MRAM technology, spin transistors and spin logic devices, spin torque devices, spin pumping and spin dynamics and other topics such as spin caloritronics. Each chapter considers the challenges faced by researchers in that area and contains some indications of the direction that future work in the field is likely to take. This reference work will be an essential and long-standing resource for the spintronics community.

Fundamentals of Magnetism and Spintronics

Author : Atowar Rahman
Publisher : Zorba Books
ISBN 13 : 9393029849
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Magnetism and Spintronics written by Atowar Rahman and published by Zorba Books. This book was released on 2022-09-07 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Magnetism and Spintronics, develops the idea of magnetism, understand its sources and other related matters step by step. Fundamentals of Magnetism and Spintronics, describes microscopic sources of magnetic field and explains why different bodies behave differently in the presence of an external magnetic field. Different topics in Magnetism and Spintronics have been presented in simple ways using simple mathematics. The objectives are to cover the basic concepts of Magnetism and Spintronics using simple models and to provide coverage of the subject matter as far as possible. Chapters 1 to 3 have been devoted to define the microscopic source of magnetism and to define fundamental parameters of magnetism. Chapter 4 to Chapter 11 have been devoted for the general properties of magnetic materials. There has been tremendous research in the field of material science and magnetism and as a result remarkable success has been achieved in magnetic storage technology. A new subject known as spintronics or magneto-electronics has come up, which is a novel kind of union of elements of material science, magnetism and electrical engineering, with a goal to create devices and architectures for digital electronics applications. Chapter 12 has been devoted to introduce this subject to the students. Simple pictures and heuristic descriptions have been given to introduce basic ideas of spintronics, transport of spin polarized electrons, mechanisms by which several magnetoelectronic devices operate, and basic architectures of MRAM. Contents Chapter 2: Angular momentum 21 Chapter 3: Some definitions 51 Chapter 4: Diamagnetic and Paramagnetic properties of Solids 81 Chapter 5: Magnetism of ordered systems 114 Chapter 6: Spin Waves : Magnons 146 Chapter 7: Magnetic Energies and Magnetic Domains 157 Chapter 8: Magnetic Resonance Phenomena 204 Chapter 9: Magnetism in Thin Films 247 Chapter 10: Some Magnetic Phenomena 259 Chapter 11: Magnetic measurements 286 Chapter 12: Fundamentals of Spintronics 299 Problems 357 References 373

Spintronics-based Computing

Author : Weisheng Zhao
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319151800
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Spintronics-based Computing written by Weisheng Zhao and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to spintronics-based computing for the next generation of ultra-low power/highly reliable logic. It will cover aspects from device to system-level, including magnetic memory cells, device modeling, hybrid circuit structure, design methodology, CAD tools, and technological integration methods. This book is accessible to a variety of readers and little or no background in magnetism and spin electronics are required to understand its content. The multidisciplinary team of expert authors from circuits, devices, computer architecture, CAD and system design reveal to readers the potential of spintronics nanodevices to reduce power consumption, improve reliability and enable new functionality.

Contemporary Topics In Spintronics

Author : Bandyopadhyay Supriyo
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813149833
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (131 download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Topics In Spintronics written by Bandyopadhyay Supriyo and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2017-02-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The success of spintronics — the science and technology of storing, processing, sensing and communicating information using the quantum mechanical spin degree of freedom of an electron — is critically dependent on the ability to inject, detect and manipulate spins in semiconductors either by incorporating ferromagnetic materials into device architectures or by using external magnetic and electric fields. In spintronics, the controlled generation and manipulation of spin polarization in nonmagnetic semiconductors is required for the design of spin-sensitive devices ranging from spin-qubit hosts, quantum memory and gates, quantum teleporters, spin polarizers and filters, spin-field-effect-transistors, and spin-splitters, among others. One of the major challenges of spintronics is to control the creation, manipulation, and detection of spin polarized currents by purely electrical means. Another challenge is to preserve spin coherence in a device for the longest time or over the longest distance in order to produce reliable spintronic processors. These challenges remain daunting, but some progress has been made recently in overcoming some of the steepest obstacles. This book covers some of the recent advances in the field of spintronics using semiconductors.