Ultrafast kinetics of the antiferromagnetic-ferromagnetic phase transition in FeRh

  • G. Li (Corresponding author)
  • , R. Medapalli
  • , J.H. Mentink
  • , R.V. Mikhaylovskiy
  • , T.G.H. Blank
  • , S.K.K. Patel
  • , A.K. Zvezdin
  • , Th. Rasing
  • , E.E. Fullerton
  • , A.V. Kimel

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Abstract

Understanding how fast short-range interactions build up long-range order is one of the most intriguing topics in condensed matter physics. FeRh is a test specimen for studying this problem in magnetism, where the microscopic spin-spin exchange interaction is ultimately responsible for either ferro- or antiferromagnetic macroscopic order. Femtosecond laser excitation can induce ferromagnetism in antiferromagnetic FeRh, but the mechanism and dynamics of this transition are topics of intense debates. Employing double-pump THz emission spectroscopy has enabled us to dramatically increase the temporal detection window of THz emission probes of transient states without sacrificing any loss of resolution or sensitivity. It allows us to study the kinetics of emergent ferromagnetism from the femtosecond up to the nanosecond timescales in FeRh/Pt bilayers. Our results strongly suggest a latency period between the initial pump-excitation and the emission of THz radiation by ferromagnetic nuclei.
Original languageEnglish
Article number2998
JournalNature Communications
Volume13
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 May 2022
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
European Union's Horizon 2020 - Research and Innovation Framework Programme
U.S. Department of Energy-SC0003678
University of California at San Diego
European Union's Horizon 2020 - Research and Innovation Framework Programme
Marie Skłodowska‐Curie861300
Seventh Framework Programme339813, 713481
European Union's Horizon 2020 - Research and Innovation Framework Programme856538, 852050
Stichting voor Fundamenteel Onderzoek der Materie
Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
Stichting voor de Technische Wetenschappen
Radboud University Medical Center
Russian Science Foundation20-42-08002

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