Strong coupling of magnetization dynamics of two antiferromagnetic layers by phonons

Abstract

Strong and long-range coupling of the magnetization dynamics of the two antiferromagnetic layers mediated by the phonons transferred through a nonmagnetic insulator has been investigated. The magnetization dynamics in one of the antiferromagnetic layers via a magnetoelastic interaction leads to the excitation of phonons and their pumping to the nonmagnetic layer. The transfer of phonons, which carry angular momentum, through a nonmagnetic insulator from one antiferromagnetic layer to another, leads to an interference pattern in the absorption spectrum, which represents the coupling of magnetization dynamics of two layers.

Keywords

• antiferromagnet
• magnetoelastic interaction
• magnon-phonon coupling