| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M23724/01 |
| Title: |
PUMP-PROBE STUDIES OF SPIN DYNAMICS IN THIN FILMS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Hicken, Professor R |
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| Department: |
Physics |
| Organisation: |
University of Exeter |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
11 January 1999 |
Ends: |
10 January 2002 |
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171,534
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Magnetism/Magnetic Phenomena |
Materials Characterisation |
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I have recently established the feasibility of an optical pump-probe technique that can provide unique information about spin dynamics in nanoscale structures on picosecond time scales. I now request funding to purchase a laser system so that I may continue to apply the technique to some of the most challenging problems in magnetism today. Firstly I will study magnetisation reversal and thermal relaxation of the magnetisation of single domain particles in layered and granular materials. Secondly I will study processes of conduction electron spin relaxation in nanostructured films. Samples will be pumped either with a magnetic field pulse from an optically triggered photoconductive switch, or, directly with an optical pulse. They will be probed by means of the Magneto Optical Kerr rotation. This quantity is related to the instantaneous orientation of the sample magnetisation. A variety of high quality samples will be studied during the programme so that the research of a number of groups is drawn together and so that full advantage is taken of facilities at different institutions. The proposed research is highly relevant to the theme areas of Structured Films and Information Storage.
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