Temperature Dependence of All-Optical Ultrafast Magnetization Switching in TbFeCo

Abstract

Using a time-resolved pump-probe system, we experimentally demonstrated that all-optical magnetization switching in TbFeCo can be observed at both room temperature and a low temperature of 110 K. This switching can only be triggered by a circularly polarized pump beam within a very narrow range of pulse energies. We believe these findings will lead to a better understanding of optically induced magnetization reversal on rare-earth transition metal alloys and provide an ultrafast and efficient way for future magnetic recording technique.