John Slonczewski
| John Slonczewski | |
|---|---|
| Fields | Condensed matter theory |
| Institutions | IBM Research |
| Alma mater |
Rutgers University,[1] Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| Known for | Theory of magnetism, Stoner–Wohlfarth astroid curve |
| Notable awards |
Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize (2013) IEEE Magnetics Society Achievement Award |
Not to be confused with Joan Slonczewski.
John Slonczewski is an American physicist known for his work on spin dynamics in magnetic systems.[2]
Biography
Slonczewski did his undergraduate education at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1950 and completed his PhD from the Rutgers University in 1955. He then joined the IBM Research center in Yorktown, New York as a staff researcher, where he stayed till his retirement in 2002. Slonczewski is known for his extensive theoretical study of magnetic system, in particular his applications of magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJ)s.
Slonczewski, along with Luc Berger was awarded the 2013 Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize "for predicting spin-transfer torque and opening the field of current-induced control over magnetic nanostructures."[1]
References
- 1 2 "2013 Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Physics Prize Recipient". American Physical Society. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ↑ "2012 Recipient: John Slonczewski". IEEE Magnetics Society. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
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