Photon Energy‐Dependent Optical Spin‐Orbit Torque in Heavy Metal–Ferromagnet Bilayers

Abstract: The manipulation of magnetization through optically generated ultrafast spin currents is a fascinating area that needs a thorough understanding for its potential future applications. In this work, a comprehensive investigation of helicity‐driven optical spin‐orbit torque in heavy metal/ferromagnetic metal heterostructures is presented, specifically cobalt capped with gold or platinum, subject to laser pumping at different wavelengths. The results demonstrate up to tenfold enhancement in optical spin‐orbit torque quantum efficiency for gold compared to platinum of the same thickness when pumped with a visible laser. Additionally, the study provides the first experimental analysis of the photon energy dependence of optical spin‐orbit torque and derives the optical spin orientation spectra for both gold/cobalt and platinum/cobalt heterostructures. A key insight gained from the study is the impact of photon energy‐dependent spin transport in the system, which suggests the use of a high photon energy pump for efficient spin transport. These findings highlight the potential of spin current generation and manipulation in gold/ferromagnet heterostructures for a wide range of applications such as all‐optical magnetization switching, spin‐wave generation and control, and spintronic terahertz emission.

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource
Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Photon Energy‐Dependent Optical Spin‐Orbit Torque in Heavy Metal–Ferromagnet Bilayers ; day:18 ; month:10 ; year:2023 ; extent:7
Advanced functional materials ; (18.10.2023) (gesamt 7)

Creator
Wang, Chuangtang
Xu, Yihao
Liu, Yongmin

DOI
10.1002/adfm.202307753
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023101815341245008700
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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  • Xu, Yihao
  • Liu, Yongmin

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