Hexagonal copper disk lattice unleashes spin wave control (phys.org)
TLDR; Summary
- Researchers developed hexagonal copper disk lattice for spin wave control
- Expected to enhance efficiency and miniaturization of communication devices
- Spin waves offer advantages like low heat generation and power consumption
- Controlled propagation of spin waves achieved by arranging copper disks on magnetic garnet film
- Study published in Physical Review Applied on January 30, 2024
- Potential for two-dimensional magnonic crystal to control spin wave propagation direction
- Future goals include demonstrating direction control of spin waves and developing functional components