Ultrafast spin dynamics: complementing theoretical analyses by quantum-information measures

Abstract

Theoretical analyses of ultrafast spin dynamics commonly address and discuss simulated phenomena by means of observables, whereas in quantum information theory one often utilizes measures of quantum states. In this Paper we report on possible benefits of quantum information measures in simulations of ultrafast spin dynamics. For Co/Cu heterostructures illuminated by femtosecond laser pulses, we discuss the general behaviour of quantum information measures, in particular distances in Hilbert space and degrees of mixing in the density matrix. The measures are in particular sensitive to variations of the polarization of a laser pulse and the sample composition. Moreover, they are closely related to magnetization and number of excited electrons.

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