Field-Free High-Frequency Exchange-Spring Spin-Torque Nano- Oscillators

• Spin-torque nano-oscillators (STNOs) are a type of nanoscale microwave auto-oscillators utilizing spin-torque to generate magnetodynamics with great promise for applications in microwaves, magnetic memory, and neuromorphic computing. Here, we report the first demonstration of exchange-spring STNOs, with an exchange-spring ([Co/Pd]-Co) reference layer and a perpendicular ([Co/Ni]) free layer. This magnetic configuration results in high-frequency (>10 GHz) microwave emission at a zero magnetic field and exchange-spring dynamics in the reference layer and the observation of magnetic droplet solitons in the free layer at different current polarities. Our demonstration of bipolar and field-free exchange-spring-based STNOs operating over a 20 GHz frequency range greatly extends the design freedom and functionality of the current STNO technology for energy -efficient high-frequency spintronic and neuromorphic applications.

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NATURVETENSKAP  -- Fysik -- Den kondenserade materiens fysik (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Physical Sciences -- Condensed Matter Physics (hsv//eng)

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Kemi (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Chemical Sciences (hsv//eng)

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Exchange-spring magnet

Spin-torque nano-oscillators

Magnetic droplet

Field-free auto-oscillation

Exchange-spring magnet

Spin-torque nano-oscillators

Magnetic droplet

Field-free auto-oscillation

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