Current-induced magnon trapping in spin torque oscillation

Abstract

Spin torque nano-oscillators realized by magnetization dynamics trapped in a current-induced potential are reported. We fabricated Ni${}_{81}$Fe${}_{19}$/Pt nanostructures and measured current-induced microwave emission from the structures. The result shows an increase in the magnitude and spectral narrowing of the microwave emission. We demonstrate that the current-induced magnetic field suppresses magnon radiation loss and significantly reduces the linewidth and the threshold current required for the spin torque oscillation.

5 pages, 4 figures