A solution of the Boltzmann transport equations for spin and charge transport in a solid. Spin Proximity effect

Abstract

A solution of the modified Boltzmann transport equations is found, which describes features of the spin and charge transport in a solid. Two modifications of the Boltzmann transport equation were introduced. The first modification describes the fact that a delocalized electrons can either be of the running-wave type or the standing-wave type and electrons of different types contribute differently to the transport. The second modification includes the fact that the direction of the electron spin may not be conserved after frequent electron scatterings. The origins and features of the spin proximity, spin injection and spin detection effects are described. An enhancement of spin detection and spin injection efficiencies in the vicinity of an interface are predicted. The physical mechanism of an enlargement of spin accumulation due to the conventional Hall effect is described.