Abstract
We use time-resolved x-ray diffraction and magneto-optical Kerr effect to study the laser-induced antiferromagnetic to ferromagnetic phase transition in FeRh. The structural response is given by the nucleation of independent ferromagnetic domains (τ 1∼30ps). This is significantly faster than the magnetic response (τ 2∼60ps) given by the subsequent domain realignment. X-ray diffraction shows that the two phases coexist on short time scales and that the phase transition is limited by the speed of sound. A nucleation model describing both the structural and magnetic dynamics is presented.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Physical Review Letters |
Vol/bind | 108 |
Udgave nummer | 8 |
Sider (fra-til) | 087201 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 0031-9007 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 21 feb. 2012 |