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Area of Science:

  • Spintronics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Antiferromagnetic spintronics offers potential for advanced memory devices.
  • Controlling magnetic order in antiferromagnets is crucial for device applications.
  • Metallic antiferromagnets like Mn₂Au are promising materials for spintronic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the microscopic mechanism of Néel vector reorientation in Mn₂Au thin films.
  • To demonstrate reversible switching of the Néel vector using current pulses.
  • To assess the potential for memory applications based on this switching behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of epitaxial Mn₂Au thin films.
  • Utilization of cross-shaped device structures for electrical measurements.
  • Application of single current pulses to induce Néel vector rotation.
  • Microscopic analysis of domain patterns and magnetization dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Reversible Néel vector reorientation achieved across the entire device area using single current pulses.
  • Demonstrated long-term stability of the resulting domain patterns, suitable for memory applications.
  • Achieved switching with minimal sample heating (approximately 20 K), indicating low energy consumption.
  • Observed current polarity-dependent domain wall motion, confirming a Néel spin-orbit torque.

Conclusions:

  • Current-driven Néel vector rotation in Mn₂Au is a viable mechanism for antiferromagnetic spintronics.
  • The demonstrated reversible switching and stable domain patterns are promising for next-generation memory devices.
  • Low heating requirements suggest the potential for fast and energy-efficient spintronic devices.