Abstract
We investigated the high-power spin-torque oscillator in a half-metallic Heusler alloy Co2MnSi spin-valve nanopillars with perpendicular magnetization under external magnetic field using micromagnetic simulations. Our simulations show that the narrow optimum current of magnetization precession in the Heusler-based spin valve is broadened by introducing the surface anisotropy. The linear decrease of frequency with the out-of-plane magnetic field is obtained in our simulation. Additionally, the in-plane magnetic field dependence of frequency shows a parabolic curve which is explained by the magnetization trajectory tilting. Furthermore, we also discussed the decrease of output power using the excitation of non-uniform magnetization precession in the in-plane magnetic fields.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10-15 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
Volume | 373 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Heusler alloy
- Magnetization precession
- Micromagnetic simulation
- Spin-torque oscillator
- Spin-valve nanopillar