Abstract
Optically induced ultrafast spin dynamics in nanoscale single crystal Fe dot arrays have been investigated using time-resolved magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE) pump-probe measurements. An ultrafast demagnetization process has been found to occur in the first 400fs after the excitation with the femtosecond laser pulses for both the patterned dot arrays and the continuous film. While in the continuous Fe film the magnetization recovers monotonically with no precession, an optically induced spin precession has been observed in the patterned dot array with the precession frequency and the damping dependent on bias field strength. This result demonstrates that the modified magnetic anisotropies, as shown by the static focused MOKE measurements, in the patterned nanostructures can give rise to the optically induced spin precession.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
