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- Chumak, A. V., et al.
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Advances in Magnetics Roadmap on Spin-Wave Computing
- 2022
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In: IEEE Transactions on Magnetics. - 0018-9464. ; 58:6
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Magnonics addresses the physical properties of spin waves and utilizes them for data processing. Scalability down to atomic dimensions, operation in the GHz-to-THz frequency range, utilization of nonlinear and nonreciprocal phenomena, and compatibility with CMOS are just a few of many advantages offered by magnons. Although magnonics is still primarily positioned in the academic domain, the scientific and technological challenges of the field are being extensively investigated, and many proof-of-concept prototypes have already been realized in laboratories. This roadmap is a product of the collective work of many authors that covers versatile spin-wave computing approaches, conceptual building blocks, and underlying physical phenomena. In particular, the roadmap discusses the computation operations with Boolean digital data, unconventional approaches like neuromorphic computing, and the progress towards magnon-based quantum computing. The article is organized as a collection of sub-sections grouped into seven large thematic sections. Each sub-section is prepared by one or a group of authors and concludes with a brief description of current challenges and the outlook of further development for each research direction. Author
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- Aleman, A., et al.
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Phase and frequency-resolved microscopy of operating spin Hall nano-oscillator arrays
- 2024
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In: NANOSCALE HORIZONS. - 2055-6756 .- 2055-6764.
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Coherent optical detection is a powerful technique for characterizing a wide range of physical excitations. Here, we use two optical approaches (fundamental and parametric pumping) to microscopically characterize the high-frequency auto-oscillations of single and multiple nano-constriction spin Hall nano-oscillators (SHNOs). To validate the technique and demonstrate its robustness, we study SHNOs made from two different material stacks, NiFe/Pt and W/CoFeB/MgO, and investigate the influence of both the RF injection power and the laser power on the measurements, comparing the optical results to conventional electrical measurements. To demonstrate the key features of direct, non-invasive, submicron, spatial, and phase-resolved characterization of the SHNO magnetodynamics, we map out the auto-oscillation magnitude and phase of two phase-binarized SHNOs used in Ising machines. This proof-of-concept platform establishes a strong foundation for further extensions, contributing to the ongoing development of crucial characterization techniques for emerging computing technologies based on spintronics devices. An efficient platform to perform phase imaging and individual nano-addressing for application in novel SHNO-based computing devices.
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- Awad, A. A., et al.
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Long-range mutual synchronization of spin Hall nano-oscillators
- 2017
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In: Nature Physics. - : Nature Publishing Group. - 1745-2473 .- 1745-2481. ; 13:3, s. 292-
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The spin Hall effect in a non-magnetic metal with spin-orbit coupling injects transverse spin currents into adjacent magnetic layers, where the resulting spin transfer torque can drive spin wave auto-oscillations. Such spin Hall nano-oscillators (SHNOs) hold great promise as extremely compact and broadband microwave signal generators and magnonic spin wave injectors. Here we show that SHNOs can also be mutually synchronized with unprecedented efficiency. We demonstrate mutual synchronization of up to nine individual SHNOs, each separated by 300 nm. Through further tailoring of the connection regions we can extend the synchronization range to 4 mu m. The mutual synchronization is observed electrically as an increase in the power and coherence of the microwave signal, and confirmed optically using micro-Brillouin light scattering microscopy as two spin wave regions sharing the same spectral content, in agreement with our micromagnetic simulations.
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- Ranjbar, M., et al.
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CoFeB-Based Spin Hall Nano-Oscillators
- 2014
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In: IEEE Magnetics Letters. - 1949-307X .- 1949-3088. ; 5, s. 3000504-
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- We demonstrate magnetization auto-oscillations driven by pure spin currents in spin Hall nano-oscillators based on CoFeB/Pt bilayers. Despite the very low anisotropic magnetoresistance of CoFeB, a substantial microwave signal power can be detected, even at room temperature, indicating that a sizable spin wave amplitude is generated. Spin torque ferromagnetic resonance measurements reveal that the generated auto-oscillation frequency lies below the ferromagnetic resonance frequency of CoFeB and is therefore well described by a self-localized spin wave bullet mode.
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- Burgos-Parra, E., et al.
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Investigation of magnetic droplet solitons using x-ray holography with extended references
- 2018
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In: Scientific Reports. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 2045-2322. ; 8
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- A dissipative magnetic soliton, or magnetic droplet, is a structure that has been predicted to exist within a thin magnetic layer when non-linearity is balanced by dispersion, and a driving force counteracts the inherent damping of the spin precession. Such a soliton can be formed beneath a nano-contact (NC) that delivers a large spin-polarized current density into a magnetic layer with perpendicular magnetic anisotropy. Although the existence of droplets has been confirmed from electrical measurements and by micromagnetic simulations, only a few attempts have been made to directly observe the magnetic landscape that sustains these structures, and then only for a restricted set of experimental parameter values. In this work we use and x-ray holography technique HERALDO, to image the magnetic structure of the [ Co/ Ni] x4 multilayer within a NC orthogonal pseudo spin-valve, for different range of magnetic fields and injected electric currents. The magnetic configuration imaged at -33 mA and 0.3 T for devices with 90 nm NC diameter reveals a structure that is within the range of current where the droplet soliton exist based on our electrical measurements and have it is consistent with the expected size of the droplet (similar to 100 nm diameter) and its spatial position within the sample. We also report the magnetisation configurations observed at lower DC currents in the presence of fields (0-50 mT), where it is expected to observe regimes of the unstable droplet formation.
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- Jiang, S., et al.
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Magnetic droplet soliton pairs
- 2024
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In: Nature Communications. - : Nature Research. - 2041-1723. ; 15:1
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- We demonstrate magnetic droplet soliton pairs in all-perpendicular spin-torque nano-oscillators (STNOs), where one droplet resides in the STNO free layer (FL) and the other in the reference layer (RL). Typically, theoretical, numerical, and experimental droplet studies have focused on the FL, with any additional dynamics in the RL entirely ignored. Here we show that there is not only significant magnetodynamics in the RL, but the RL itself can host a droplet driven by, and coexisting with, the FL droplet. Both single droplets and pairs are observed experimentally as stepwise changes and sharp peaks in the dc and differential resistance, respectively. While the single FL droplet is highly stable, the coexistence state exhibits high-power broadband microwave noise. Furthermore, micromagnetic simulations reveal that the pair dynamics display periodic, quasi-periodic, and chaotic signatures controlled by applied field and current. The strongly interacting and closely spaced droplet pair offers a unique platform for fundamental studies of highly non-linear soliton pair dynamics.
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- Abeysekera, John D.A., et al.
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A head-model reconstruction based upon photogrammetric data from Sri Lankan adult males relevant to the design of headgear
- 1989
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In: Journal of Human Ergology. - 0300-8134. ; 18:2, s. 199-211
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Due to the large variability in heads and faces in one population, the standard anthropometric dimensions of the head, measured from anatomical landmarks alone, may not suffice for the design of fitting headgear, e.g., helmets. To provide adequate data of the shapes and contours of the head to the designer, appropriate head models sculptured using comprehensive head dimensions, must be developed. This paper describes (a) a procedure of collecting comprehensive anthropometric data of the head using a photogrammetric method and (b) a simple sculpturing technique to reconstruct a head model of the user population
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- Abeysekera, John D. A., et al.
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Adaptation to discomfort in personal protective devices: an example with safety helmets
- 1990
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In: Ergonomics. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0014-0139 .- 1366-5847. ; 33:2, s. 137-145
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Discomfort in the use of personal protective devices (PPD) has been one of the chief causes of their non-use. A field trial using industrial helmets was carried out to ascertain whether by training and repeated wearing subjects could experience a significant adaptation to discomfort. Ten subjects took part in the trial in a tropical environment by wearing helmets repeatedly (6 h a day) for one month. Subjective evaluations of discomfort were made at the end of the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 14th and 30th day. It was revealed that complaints of discomfort, viz. hotness, heaviness, bad fit, etc., decreased markedly throughout the 30 day period. Though positive responses of adaptation to discomfort seem to reach an optimum towards 30 days, it is difficult to draw any conclusions on the optimum period of adaptation for each discomfort factor. In relation to inherent discomforts that are extremely difficult to overcome without compromising the protection efficiency of a PPD, the principle of adaptation seems to be a very important facet which has to be developed for an effective PPD programme.
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- Abeysekera, John D.A., et al.
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Body size variability between people in developed and developing countries and its impact on the use of imported goods
- 1989
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In: International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. - : Elsevier BV. - 0169-8141 .- 1872-8219. ; 4:2, s. 139-149
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The Industrially Developing Countries (IDC) today, to a great extent, depend on Industrialized Countries (IC) for the supply of most industrial goods. An attempt has been made to ascertain the degree of design incompatibility experienced by users of these imported goods due to differences in the body sizes of people in producer and user countries. A comparative study of variations in body sizes is made from data available in literature and from anthropometric surveys. The results reveal differences in almost every part of the human body. The need for reliable anthropometric data in respect of IDC is stressed. Urgent measures are required to introduce changes in equipment, particularly for the benefit of users in IDC.
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- Abeysekera, John D.A., et al.
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Effect of the hot environment on man
- 1988
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In: International Symposium on Work in a Hot Environment and Heat Related Disorders, Khartoum 27-31 Jan. 1988.
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- Abeysekera, John D.A., et al.
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Ergonomics assessment of selected dust respirators : their use in the tropics
- 1987
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In: Applied Ergonomics. - : Elsevier BV. - 0003-6870 .- 1872-9126. ; 18:4, s. 266-272
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The suitability and effectiveness of four different types of British made respirators were studied with respect to comfort, convenience and fit on wearers in Sri Lanka (a developing country). Objective and subjective assessments were made to evaluate the degree of discomfort and interferences to the use of senses. The study revealed that factors such as breathing resistance, work-rate and activity period affected the physiological responses. The weight of the respirator and the skin temperature had no direct relationship with the cardiovascular stress. Positive-pressure respirators that gave lower face temperatures than negative-pressure masks gave this type of respirator an additional advantage in hot environments. Respirators that restricted jaw movement affected the speech intelligibility of the wearer. Orinasal masks restricted vision more than the other types. The problem of fit was found negligible though head and face dimensions significantly differed between the British and the Sri Lankans. Subjective assessment correlated well with objective tests.
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- Abeysekera, John D.A., et al.
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Ergonomics evaluation of modified industrial helmets for use in tropical environments
- 1988
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In: Ergonomics. - : Informa UK Limited. - 0014-0139 .- 1366-5847. ; 31:9, s. 1317-1329
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Hotness, weight, fitting problems etc., have been found to be the chief causes of the unpopularity of industrial safety helmets in tropical environments in developing countries (DC). Some selected safety helmets manufactured in industrialized countries (IC) were modified to provide extra head ventilation and to reduce weight, in order to make them more acceptable to users in hot environments. The modified helmets were subjected to ergonomics evaluation both objectively and subjectively in the laboratory (in simulated tropical conditions) as well as in the field situation. There was evidence that white helmets had some advantages in comfort, viz. reduction of hotness, compared to the other colours, e.g. red, green etc., when worn in the presence of radiant heat in the laboratory. Ventilation holes provided at the top of the shell seemed to reduce the greenhouse effect within the helmet shell which therefore felt less uncomfortable than a fully covered helmet. Even with a small reduction of weight, such as 45 g in helmets weighing about 350g, the difference in weight was perceived by the wearers. In adapting helmets made in IC for use in tropical climates, head ventilation and low weight perception are important aspects in comfort which need to be considered. In addition to low cost, a harness material suitable for sweat absorption is required. Adjustability and sizing to fit 90% of the user population also needs to be considered in the design and manufacture of safety helmets for people in DC.
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- Abeysekera, John D.A., et al.
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Ergonomics in developing countries
- 1990
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In: Advances in industrial ergonomics and safety 2. - : Taylor and Francis Group. - 0850667488 ; , s. 771-778
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- Abeysekera, John D.A., et al.
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Ergonomics of technology transfer
- 1987
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In: International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. - : Elsevier BV. - 0169-8141 .- 1872-8219. ; 1:4, s. 265-272
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- It is beyond doubt that high technology has elevated the standards of living of mankind. The modern technology created and developed to a great extent by Western or developed societies is now in great demand in Eastern and developing societies who are trying to leap-frog towards advancement. But unfortunately, in the transfer of technology, both the giver and the receiver seem to make many mistakes. A technology transferred without considering the ethnic variables in the societies and differences in the climates, has found to cause problems to the acquirer. Due to the basic human factor differences such as sizes of people, physical environment, physical capacities and organizational and cultural differences, a technology which is unadapted has found to be inappropriate, harmful, hazardous and unsuccessful. In the areas of health, working conditions, production and finance, undesirable effects have resulted through haphazard technology transfer, For a successful transfer, it is therefore stressed that technology has to be adapted or modified taking into consideration the technological, anthropological and socio-economic factors of the acquiring population
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- Banuazizi, Seyed Amir Hossein, et al.
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Magnetic force microscopy of an operational nanodevice
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- We present a new method for probing the spatial profile of an operational magnetic nanodevice using magnetic force microscopy (MFM). We have developed an MFM system by adding a microwave probe station equipped with microwave probe, bias-T, and amplifier to allow electrical and microwave characterization up to 40 GHz during the MFM process. The nanoscale spintronic devices---spin Hall nano-oscillators (SHNOs) based on Pt/NiFe bilayers with a specific design compatible with the developed system---were fabricated and scanned using a Co magnetic force microscopy tip with 10 nm spatial resolution, while a DC current sufficient to exert auto-oscillation flowed. Our results show that this method of developed provides a promising path for the characterization of the spatial profiles of operational nano-oscillators.
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- Chen, Tingsu, 1987-, et al.
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Spin-Torque and Spin-Hall Nano-Oscillators
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In: Proceedings of the IEEE. - 0018-9219 .- 1558-2256.
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper reviews the state of the art in spin-torque and spin Hall effect driven nano-oscillators. After a brief introduction to the underlying physics, the authors discuss different implementations of these oscillators, their functional properties in terms of frequency range, output power, phase noise, and modulation rates, and their inherent propensity for mutual synchronization. Finally, the potential for these oscillators in a wide range of applications, from microwave signal sources and detectors to neuromorphic computation elements, is discussed together with the specific electronic circuitry that has so far been designed to harness this potential.
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- Chung, Sunjae, et al.
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Magnetic droplet solitons in all-perpendicular nano-contact spin torque oscillators
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- Spin-torque-generated magnetic droplets are nontopological solitons that have both dynamic and static characteristics. Although theoretical studies of these droplets originally dealt with an all-perpendicular magnetic system, all experimental demonstrations have so far relied on orthogonal spin valve structures that require a rather strong magnetic field to nucleate the droplet. Here, for the first time, we show the nucleation and sustained operation of magnetic droplets under a low magnetic field using nanocontact spin-torque oscillators (NC-STO), both the free Co/Ni and fixed Co/Pd multilayers of which have strong perpendicular magnetic anisotropy. Droplet nucleation is observed as a change in the NC-STO resistance and the appearance of significant broadband microwave signal generation below 1 GHz. We also observe another important phenomenon in which the nucleated magnetic droplet can transform into a skyrmionic nanobubble in the low-field regime. Both magnetic droplet solitons and skyrmionic nanobubbles have been studied in detail using micromagnetic simulation.
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- Houshang, A., et al.
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Effect of Excitation Fatigue on the Synchronization of Multiple Nanocontact Spin-Torque Oscillators
- 2014
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In: IEEE Magnetics Letters. - 1949-307X .- 1949-3088. ; 5, s. 3000404-
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Nanocontact spin-torque oscillators (NC-STOs) act as intrinsically nanoscale and highly current and magnetic field tunable, ultrawide band microwave signal generators. However, their low output power and high phase noise remain critical obstacles toward actual applications. Mutual synchronization of multiple NCs is one possibility to overcome these shortcomings. This letter presents a detailed study of the mutual synchronization in a NC-STO with two NCs. In particular, the effect of repeated measurements on the synchronization behavior is explored. Repeated measurements at high drive currents are shown to significantly degrade the performance of the devices with the most striking consequence being that the devices can no longer be synchronized. Ferromagnetic resonance measurements reveal a decrease in the saturation magnetization and an increase in the damping coefficient in annealed NiFe films, consistent with Cu diffusion into the NiFe from the adjacent Cu layers. This increase in damping will act to sever the spin wave-mediated communication channel between the NCs necessary for synchronization. These results highlight an important consideration when studying the synchronization behavior of multi-NC devices where Joule heating is expected to scale unfavorably with the number of NCs.
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- Mazraati, Hamid, Industrial PhD Student, 1989-, et al.
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Auto-oscillating spin-wave modes of constriction-based spin Hall nano-oscillators in weak in-plane fields
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- We experimentally study the auto-oscillating spin-wave modes in Ni80Fe20/β-W constriction-based spin Hall nano-oscillators as a function of bias current, in-plane applied field strength, and azimuthal field angle, in the low-field range of 40-80 mT. We observe two different spin-wave modes: i) a linear-like mode confined to the minima of the internal field near the edges of the nanoconstriction, with weak frequency dependencies on the bias current and the applied field angle, and ii) a second, lower frequency mode that has significantly higher threshold current and stronger frequency dependencies on both bias current and the external eld angle. Our micromagnetic modeling qualitatively reproduces the experimental data and reveals that the second mode is a spin-wave bullet and that the SHNO mode hops between the two modes, resulting in a substantial increase in linewidths. In contrast to the linear-like mode, the bullet is localized in the middle of the constriction and shrinks with increasing bias current. Utilizing intrinsic frequency doubling at zero eld angle we can reach frequencies above 9 GHz in fields as low as 40 mT, which is important for the development of low-eld spintronic oscillators with applications in microwave signal generation and neuromorphic computing.
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- Mazraati, Hamid, et al.
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Mapping out the in-plane spin wave modes of constriction based spin Hall nano-oscillators
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- We experimentally study the auto-oscillating spin wave modes in NiFe/β-W constriction-based spin Hall nano-oscillators versus bias current, in-plane applied field strength, and azimuthal angle. We observe two different spin wave modes in weak in-plane fields: a linear-like mode confined in the minima of the internal field near the edges of the nano-constriction with weak frequency dependencies on the bias current and the applied field angle, and second, lower frequency mode that has significantly higher threshold current and stronger frequency dependencies on both bias current and the external field angle. Our micromagnetic modeling qualitatively reproduces experimental data and reveals that the second mode is the spin wave bullet. In contrast to the linear-like mode, the bullet is (a) localized in the middle of the constriction and (b) shrinks with the bias current. Our results are important for the development of the field-free spintronic oscillators for the applications in microwave signal generation and neuromorphic computing.
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