Interplay between non equilibrium and equilibrium spin torque using synthetic ferrimagnets

We discuss the current induced magnetization dynamics of spin valves F0|N|SyF where the free layer is a synthetic ferrimagnet SyF made of two ferromagnetic layers F1 and F2 coupled by RKKY exchange coupling. In the interesting situation where the magnetic moment of the outer layer F2 dominates the m...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2012-04
Main Authors: Klein, Christian, Petitjean, Cyril, Waintal, Xavier
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer simulation
Coupling
F 2 region
Ferrimagnetism
Ferrimagnets
Ferromagnetism
Magnetic fields
Magnetic moments
Magnetization
Spin dynamics
Spin valves
Torque
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Summary:We discuss the current induced magnetization dynamics of spin valves F0|N|SyF where the free layer is a synthetic ferrimagnet SyF made of two ferromagnetic layers F1 and F2 coupled by RKKY exchange coupling. In the interesting situation where the magnetic moment of the outer layer F2 dominates the magnetization of the ferrimagnet, we find that the sign of the effective spin torque exerted on the free middle layer F1 is controlled by the strength of the RKKY coupling: for weak coupling one recovers the usual situation where spin torque tends to, say, anti-align the magnetization of F1 with respect to the pinned layer F0. However for large coupling the situation is reversed and the spin torque tends to align F1 with respect to F0. Careful numerical simulations in the intermediate coupling regime reveal that the competition between these two incompatible limits leads generically to spin torque oscillator (STO) behavior. The STO is found in the absence of magnetic field, with very significant amplitude of oscillations and frequencies up to 50 GHz or higher.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.1109.2705