研究目的
Investigating the ultrafast magnetization dynamics of [Co60Fe40/Pt]5 multilayers with varying magnetic homogeneity using femtosecond laser pulses to understand the effects of magnetic domain sizes and anisotropy fields on damping and precession frequency.
研究成果
The study demonstrates that damping in [Co60Fe40/Pt]5 multilayers decreases with increasing magnetic domain sizes, suggesting enhanced scattering and spin pumping effects from Pt adjacent layers. The precession frequency increases with the anisotropy field. Micromagnetic simulations and MFM images comparison allowed for the determination of the exchange stiffness, a key parameter for magnetization reversal. These findings are relevant for the design of fast magnetic devices.
研究不足
The study is limited by the resolution of MFM for samples with very small domain sizes, and the assumption of uniform saturation to magnetization in the LLG equation fitting. The large value of the Landé factor required for fitting suggests potential unaccounted effects, such as orbital moment contributions from the Co/Pt interface.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study utilized femtosecond laser pulses in a degenerate pump and probe setup in the Kerr configuration to investigate the ultrafast magnetization dynamics. The Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation was used to analyze the precession dynamics.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
[Co60Fe40/Pt]5 multilayers were grown at room temperature by DC magnetron sputtering with Ta capping and Pt buffer layers. The samples varied in magnetic homogeneity due to different growth rates of the Pt buffer layer.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
A Ti:Sapphire oscillator was used for generating 100 fs laser pulses. Magnetic force microscopy (MFM) and vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM) were employed for characterization.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Time-resolved measurements were conducted at low fluency. MFM measurements were performed at demagnetized states, and micromagnetic simulations were carried out using MuMax3 software.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The precession frequency and decay time were extracted by fitting the experimental data to the LLG equation. The exchange stiffness was determined by comparing micromagnetic simulations with MFM images.
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