The authors have succeeded in optically observing the spin transfer switching (STS) in a current-perpendicular-to-plane spin-valve device. The device consists of three spin-valve elements, each of which comprises of a transparent top electrode, free and pinned magnetic layers separated by a copper spacer, and a bottom copper electrode. Despite a relatively large device resistance, spin transfer switching of the free layer was carried out using the spin injection from the transparent top electrode. Magneto-optical Kerr effect measurements performed through the transparent top electrode show clear changes in the signal synchronized with the resistance change as a result of the STS.
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