Analysis and control of ultrafast demagnetization dynamics in ferrimagnetic Gd (CoFe)1- alloys

Zhang, L.L.; Wang, T.; He, Xiaodong; Wu, Guofeng; Ji, Gao; Peng, Ran; Zhang, R.H.; Yang, C.Y.; Jing, Mao; Zhou, Xiaowei; Liu, Z.; Ren, Yang; Xi, Li; Jin, Qinian; Zhang, Zongzhi

doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.166769

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“…Specifically, the dynamic characteristics of laser-induced ultrafast demagnetization and magnetization recovery processes in diverse material systems and the underlying physical mechanisms have attracted much attention [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]. However, despite numerous experimental and theoretical studies [ 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ], there are still ongoing debates surrounding the mechanism of ultrafast demagnetization.…”

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Fluence and Temperature Dependences of Laser-Induced Ultrafast Demagnetization and Recovery Dynamics in L10-FePt Thin Film

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The fundamental mechanisms of ultrafast demagnetization and magnetization recovery processes in ferromagnetic materials remain incompletely understood. The investigation of different dynamic features which depend on various physical quantities requires a more systematic approach. Here, the femtosecond laser-induced demagnetization and recovery dynamics in L10-Fe0.5Pt0.5 alloy film are studied by utilizing time-resolved magneto-optical Kerr measurements, focusing on their dependences of excitation fluence and ambient temperature over broad ranges. Ultrafast demagnetization dominated by Elliott-Yafet spin-flip scattering, and two-step magnetization recovery processes are found to be involved in all observations. The fast recovery time corresponding to spin–lattice relaxation is much shorter than that of many ferromagnets and increase with excitation fluence. These can be ascribed to the strong spin–orbit coupling (SOC) demonstrated in FePt and the reduction of transient magnetic anisotropy, respectively. Surprisingly, the demagnetization time exhibits no discernible correlation with ambient temperature. Two competitive factors are proposed to account for this phenomenon. On the other hand, the spin–lattice relaxation accelerates as temperature decreases due to enhanced SOC at lower ambient temperature. A semiquantitative analysis is given to get a visualized understanding. These results offer a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic characteristics of ultrafast demagnetization and recovery processes in iron-based materials with strong SOC, highlighting the potential for regulating the magnetization recovery process through temperature and laser fluence adjustments.

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