spintronics

English

Etymology

Blend of spin +‎ electronics, or from spin transport electronics.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒnɪks

Noun

spintronics (uncountable)

1. (physics) The storage and transfer of information using the spin state of electrons as well as their charge.

Derived terms

• nanospintronics
• pseudospintronics

Translations

type of information storage and handling

• Finnish: spintroniikka (fi)
• German: Spintronik f

See also

• half-metal