The 'spin-transfer torque effect' could provide a powerful means of controlling the orientation of spins with electric currents rather than magnetic fields in future spintronic devices. Quantitative measurements of this effect represent an important next step.
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Tsoi, M. Spin-torque measured up. Nature Phys 4, 17–18 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys822
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