Theory of magnetic surface anisotropy and exchange effects in the Brillouin scattering of light by magnetostatic spin waves (invited)

A new theory of the Brillouin shift in the inelastic scattering of light by magnetostatic spin waves is presented. Contrary to previous work, the present calculations do include exchange effects and treat the magnetic surface anisotropy constants Ks and Kss directly rather than via the stratagem of...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 1988-04, Vol.63 (8), p.3885-3889
Main Authors: RADO, G. T, HICKEN, R. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysing. Testing. Standards
Applied sciences
Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Exact sciences and technology
Magnetic properties and materials
Magnetic properties of surface, thin films and multilayers
Materials science
Measurement of properties and materials state
Metals, semimetals and alloys
Metals. Metallurgy
Nondestructive testing
Physics
Specific materials
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Summary:A new theory of the Brillouin shift in the inelastic scattering of light by magnetostatic spin waves is presented. Contrary to previous work, the present calculations do include exchange effects and treat the magnetic surface anisotropy constants Ks and Kss directly rather than via the stratagem of effective volume anisotropies. The experimental data for {110} Fe on W are explained about as well by the present theory as by previous work. A detailed analysis reveals the previously unnoticed fact that the signs of Ks and Kss for (1̄10) Fe on W are opposite to those for (1̄10) Fe on GaAs. Some new spin-wave modes arising from exchange are predicted and shown to occur outside the frequency range which has been investigated experimentally. A quantitative explanation is proposed for the occasional applicability of a theory based on effective volume anisotropies and zero exchange.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.340593