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.

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Journal of Applied Physics
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2026-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0296589
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Magnetic properties of thin films
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Effective modulation of interfacial spin transport at CoFeB/Ta interface by ultrafast laser pulse

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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.

Journal of Applied PhysicsVol. 139(6)
Guangdong University of Technology (CN), University of York (GB), Southeast University (CN), Nanjing University (CN)
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