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M Goryca¹, D Ferrand, P Kossacki

¹Institute of Experimental Physics, University of Warsaw, Hoza 69, PL-00-681 Warszawa, Poland. mgoryca@fuw.edu.pl

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The magnetization dynamics in (Cd,Mn)Te quantum wells reveal a significantly faster decay without a static magnetic field. This rapid relaxation is driven by hyperfine interactions, strain, and hole gas behavior, influencing manganese ion stability and relaxation pathways.

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Area of Science:

Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Quantum Optics

Background:

Investigating magnetization dynamics in diluted magnetic semiconductors like (Cd,Mn)Te quantum wells is crucial for understanding spintronic phenomena.
The giant Zeeman effect in these materials provides a sensitive probe for studying spin interactions and relaxation processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the evolution of magnetization in (Cd,Mn)Te quantum wells after a pulsed magnetic field.
To elucidate the factors governing the relaxation dynamics, particularly the influence of static magnetic fields and hole gas.

Main Methods:

Utilizing the giant Zeeman shift of spectroscopic lines to track magnetization changes.
Comparing magnetization decay rates in the absence and presence of a static magnetic field (1 T).

Main Results:

Magnetization decay in (Cd,Mn)Te quantum wells was observed to be up to three orders of magnitude faster in the absence of a static magnetic field compared to 1 T.
Hyperfine interaction and strain were identified as the primary mechanisms responsible for this rapid decay.
The presence of anisotropic holes was shown to stabilize Mn ions at zero field, while at 1 T, they accelerate decay by introducing an additional relaxation channel.

Conclusions:

The study highlights the complex interplay between magnetic field, hyperfine interactions, strain, and hole gas in controlling magnetization dynamics in (Cd,Mn)Te quantum wells.
Understanding these mechanisms is essential for designing and optimizing spintronic devices based on diluted magnetic semiconductors.