Ultrafast magnetization reversal in ferromagnetic spin-valves: an s-d model perspective
arXiv:2303.05907 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.107.174431
Abstract
We present an extension to simple s-d models, aiming at simulating ultrafast magnetization dynamics and spin transport in metallic heterostructures. In particular, we consider an alternative spin dissipation channel due to a finite exchange splitting of the s band. From this theory, we show three different mechanisms governing the dynamics of spin accumulation. On top of the already widely discussed "-dM/dt" electron-magnon mechanism, we study the role of a dynamic change of exchange splitting (of conduction electrons) as well as the rotation of spins reflected at an interface with a ferromagnet. Finally, we use the presented theory to explain the recent observation of subpicosecond reversal of a ferromagnet in rare-earth free spin-valves. Our conclusion agrees with the one of reference [1] favoring magnetization reversal due to the rotation of the spin polarization of a reflected spin current.
arXiv comment17 pages, 7 figures, submitted to Physical Review B
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