Coherent control of terahertz-scale spin resonances using optical spin–orbit torques

Autor: Julian Hintermayr, Paul M. P. van Kuppevelt, Bert Koopmans
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: APL Materials, Vol 12, Iss 6, Pp 061108-061108-6 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2166-532X
DOI: 10.1063/5.0205962
Popis: Using optically generated spin–orbit torques induced by the heavy metal Pt, we demonstrate coherent control of GHz ferromagnetic resonances in Pt/Co/Pt multilayers as well as sub-THz exchange resonances in [Gd/Co]2 multilayers. Employing a double-pump setup, we show that depending on the helicities of the pump pulses, spin resonances can either be coherently amplified or suppressed if the time delay between the arrival of the pump beams is chosen appropriately. Furthermore, by investigating the phase and amplitude of the exchange-driven modes, we identify features that challenge the current understanding of optically generated spin–orbit torques and discuss possible explanations.
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