Effective modulation of interfacial spin transport at CoFeB/Ta interface by ultrafast laser pulse
In this study, we demonstrate the all-optical control of interfacial spin transport in CoFeB/Ta heterostructures using time-resolved magneto-optical Kerr effect measurements. Our results reveal a reduction in intrinsic Gilbert damping with increasing pump fluence, attributed to the laser-induced thermal modulation of spin diffusion length in Ta. The enhanced spin diffusion length at high pump fluences significantly regulates the spin current transmitted across the interface, leading to a modulation of interfacial spin transparency by up to 85%. These findings demonstrate the potential of ultrafast laser pulses as a noninvasive approach for controlling interfacial spin transport, offering new opportunities for spintronic device optimization.
Authors
- Yuting Gong
- Jingchun Wu
- Yongbing Xu
- Xianyang Lu
- Zhe Zhang
- Yu Yan
- Liang He
- Yao Li
Institutions
- Guangdong University of Technology (CN)
- University of York (GB)
- Southeast University (CN)
- Nanjing University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Applied Physics
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0296589
- Primary Topic
- Magnetic properties of thin films
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00