Shape and dimension variation effects on the configurational anisotropy and magnetization ground states of single domain triangular nano-magnets are investigated using micromagnetic simulations and magnetic force microscopy. We show that introducing concavity or elongating vertexes stabilize the Y magnetization ground states of triangular nanomagnets. A phenomenological model relating the magnetization anisotropy and triangle geometry parameters is developed. MFM imaging reveals shape defined buckle and Y ground states that are in good agreement with numeric simulations. Concavity and vertex extrusion allow for the form-ruled magnetization ground state engineering in the shapes with higher orders of symmetry.
Magnetostatic spin wave scattering and interference across a CoTaZr ferromagnetic spin wave waveguide cross junction were investigated experimentally and by micromagnetic simulations. It is observed that the phase of the scattered waves is dependent on the wavelength, geometry of the junction, and scattering direction. It is found that destructive and constructive interference of the spin waves generates switching characteristics modulated by the input phase of the spin waves. Micromagnetic simulations are used to analyze experimental data and simulate the spin wave scattering and interference. V
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