Electromechanical magnetization switching

We show that the magnetization of a torsional oscillator that, in addition to the magnetic moment also possesses an electrical polarization, can be switched by the electric field that ignites mechanical oscillations at the frequency comparable to the frequency of the ferromagnetic resonance. The 180...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of applied physics 2015-03, Vol.117 (10)
Hauptverfasser: Chudnovsky, Eugene M., Jaafar, Reem
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:We show that the magnetization of a torsional oscillator that, in addition to the magnetic moment also possesses an electrical polarization, can be switched by the electric field that ignites mechanical oscillations at the frequency comparable to the frequency of the ferromagnetic resonance. The 180° switching arises from the spin-rotation coupling and is not prohibited by the different symmetry of the magnetic moment and the electric field as in the case of a stationary magnet. Analytical equations describing the system have been derived and investigated numerically. Phase diagrams showing the range of parameters required for the switching have been obtained.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.4914529