Mutual synchronization of constriction-based spin Hall nano-oscillators in weak in-plane fields

Abstract

We study mutual synchronization in double nanoconstriction-based spin Hall nano-oscillators (SHNOs) under weak in-plane fields (${\mu }_0{H}_{\mathrm{IP}}$ = 30-40 mT) and also investigate its angular dependence. We compare SHNOs with different nano-constriction spacings of 300 and 900 nm. In all devices, mutual synchronization occurs below a certain critical angle, which is higher for the 300 nm spacing than for the 900 nm spacing, reflecting the stronger coupling at shorter distances. Alongside the synchronization, we observe a strong second harmonic consistent with predictions that the synchronization may be mediated by the propagation of second harmonic spin waves. However, although Brillouin Light Scattering microscopy confirms the synchronization, it fails to detect any related increase of the second harmonic. Micromagnetic simulations instead explain the angular dependent synchronization as predominantly due to magneto-dipolar coupling between neighboring SHNOs.

arXiv comment10 pages, 7 figure

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