Using matrix method, the possible spin configurations have been determined for four sublattices in rectangular lattice taking into account only nearest-neighbor exchange interactions. We obtain collinear and non-colli...Using matrix method, the possible spin configurations have been determined for four sublattices in rectangular lattice taking into account only nearest-neighbor exchange interactions. We obtain collinear and non-collinear spin configurations in the ground and the first excited states for the three different propagation vectors. When k = 0, depending on the sign of exchange parameters, we find a ferromagnetic mode and three antiferromagnetic modes. When k = [1, 1] and [1.5, 1.5], we find non-collinear (canted) spin configurations. Moreover, we observe that spins of some sublattices in the excited state change their orientations.展开更多
Topological magnetotransport in non-collinear antiferromagnets has attracted extensive attention due to the exotic phenomena such as large anomalous Hall effect(AHE),magnetic spin Hall effect,and chiral anomaly.The ma...Topological magnetotransport in non-collinear antiferromagnets has attracted extensive attention due to the exotic phenomena such as large anomalous Hall effect(AHE),magnetic spin Hall effect,and chiral anomaly.The materials exhibiting topological antiferromagnetic physics are typically limited in special Mn_3X family such as Mn_3Sn and Mn_3Ge.Exploring the topological magnetotransport in common antiferromagnetic materials widely used in spintronics will not only enrich the platforms for investigating the non-collinear antiferromagnetic physics,but also have great importance for driving the nontrivial topological properties towards practical applications.Here,we report remarkable AHE,anisotropic and negative parallel magnetoresistance in the magnetron-sputtered Ir_(20)Mn_(80)antiferromagnet,which is one of the most widely used antiferromagnetic materials in industrial spintronics.The ab initio calculations suggest that the Ir_4Mn_(16)(IrMn_4)or Mn_3Ir nanocrystals hold nontrivial electronic band structures,which may contribute to the observed intriguing magnetotransport properties in the Ir_(20)Mn_(80).Further,we demonstrate the spin–orbit torque switching of the antiferromagnetic Ir_(20)Mn_(80)by the spin Hall current of Pt.The presented results highlight a great potential of the magnetron-sputtered Ir_(20)Mn_(80)film for exploring the topological antiferromagnet-based physics and spintronics applications.展开更多
文摘Using matrix method, the possible spin configurations have been determined for four sublattices in rectangular lattice taking into account only nearest-neighbor exchange interactions. We obtain collinear and non-collinear spin configurations in the ground and the first excited states for the three different propagation vectors. When k = 0, depending on the sign of exchange parameters, we find a ferromagnetic mode and three antiferromagnetic modes. When k = [1, 1] and [1.5, 1.5], we find non-collinear (canted) spin configurations. Moreover, we observe that spins of some sublattices in the excited state change their orientations.
基金the Tencent Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZEthe National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2018YFB0407602 and 2021YFB3601303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.61627813,11904017,92164206,and 61571023)。
文摘Topological magnetotransport in non-collinear antiferromagnets has attracted extensive attention due to the exotic phenomena such as large anomalous Hall effect(AHE),magnetic spin Hall effect,and chiral anomaly.The materials exhibiting topological antiferromagnetic physics are typically limited in special Mn_3X family such as Mn_3Sn and Mn_3Ge.Exploring the topological magnetotransport in common antiferromagnetic materials widely used in spintronics will not only enrich the platforms for investigating the non-collinear antiferromagnetic physics,but also have great importance for driving the nontrivial topological properties towards practical applications.Here,we report remarkable AHE,anisotropic and negative parallel magnetoresistance in the magnetron-sputtered Ir_(20)Mn_(80)antiferromagnet,which is one of the most widely used antiferromagnetic materials in industrial spintronics.The ab initio calculations suggest that the Ir_4Mn_(16)(IrMn_4)or Mn_3Ir nanocrystals hold nontrivial electronic band structures,which may contribute to the observed intriguing magnetotransport properties in the Ir_(20)Mn_(80).Further,we demonstrate the spin–orbit torque switching of the antiferromagnetic Ir_(20)Mn_(80)by the spin Hall current of Pt.The presented results highlight a great potential of the magnetron-sputtered Ir_(20)Mn_(80)film for exploring the topological antiferromagnet-based physics and spintronics applications.