Non-classical spin transfer effects in an antiferromagnet
arXiv:2009.09540 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.126.037203
Abstract
We simulate scattering of electrons by a chain of antiferromagnetically coupled quantum Heisenberg spins, to analyze spin-transfer effects not described by the classical models of magnetism. Our simulations demonstrate efficient excitation of dynamical states that would be forbidden by the semiclassical symmetries, such as generation of multiple magnetic excitation quanta by a single electron. Furthermore, quantum interference of spin wavefunctions enables generation of magnetization dynamics with amplitudes exceeding the transferred magnetic moment. The efficiency of excitation is almost independent of the electron spin polarization, and is governed mainly by the transfer of energy. Non-classical spin transfer may thus enable efficient electronic control of antiferromagnets not limited by the classical constraints.
arXiv commentversion accepted by Physical Review Letters
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