Joel Hirst
Simulations of magnetization reversal in FM/AFM bilayers with THz frequency pulses
Hirst, Joel; Ruta, Sergiu; Jackson, Jerome; Ostler, Thomas
Authors
Sergiu Ruta
Jerome Jackson
Thomas Ostler
Abstract
It is widely known that antiferromagnets (AFMs) display a high frequency response in the terahertz (THz) range, which opens up the possibility for ultrafast control of their magnetization for next generation data storage and processing applications. However, because the magnetization of the different sublattices cancel, their state is notoriously difficult to read. One way to overcome this is to couple AFMs to ferromagnets—whose state is trivially read via magneto-resistance sensors. Here we present conditions, using theoretical modelling, that it is possible to switch the magnetization of an AFM/FM bilayer using THz frequency pulses with moderate field amplitude and short durations, achievable in experiments. Consistent switching is observed in the phase diagrams for an order of magnitude increase in the interface coupling and a tripling in the thickness of the FM layer. We demonstrate a range of reversal paths that arise due to the combination of precession in the materials and the THz-induced fields. Our analysis demonstrates that the AFM drives the switching and results in a much higher frequency dynamics in the FM due to the exchange coupling at the interface. The switching is shown to be robust over a broad range of temperatures relevant for device applications.
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Hirst, J., Ruta, S., Jackson, J., & Ostler, T. (2023). Simulations of magnetization reversal in FM/AFM bilayers with THz frequency pulses. Scientific reports, 13(1), Article 12270. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-39175-6
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
Online Publication Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
Publication Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
Deposit Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
Publicly Available Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
Journal | Scientific Reports |
Print ISSN | 2045-2322 |
Electronic ISSN | 2045-2322 |
Publisher | Nature Publishing Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 13 |
Issue | 1 |
Article Number | 12270 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-39175-6 |
Keywords | Terahertz; Ultrafast; Spin Dynamics; Antiferromagets; Modelling; Simulation |
Public URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4388111 |
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