Role of hot phonons and layer geometry in spintronic terahertz emission
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: We compare terahertz (THz) emission from bilayer and trilayer spintronic structures optimized for femtosecond laser excitation. The trilayer shows approximately twice the THz amplitude of the bilayer, owing to constructive spin-to-charge conversion at both interfaces. However, saturation behavior emerges in the trilayer due to hot phonon effects. Time-domain analysis of the extracted charge currents reveals distinct ultrafast spin transport dynamics. These results highlight the role of multilayer design and phonon interactions in enhancing the performance of spintronic THz emitters.
Source: Applied Physics Express
Authors: Byungwoo Son, Yeongwoo Ahn, Hanbum Park, Dogeun Jang, Kyusup Lee, Hyunsoo Yang, Do-Kyeong Ko
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,365
Award: G387664241
OpenAlex ID: W4413545362