Terahertz Spintronics with Antiferromagnetic Insulators
Abstract
This proposal addresses the so called “terahertz (THz) gap” in the spectrum of electromagnetic waves, i.e., the existence of significant technical challenges in generating, detecting, and processing signals with frequencies between 0.01 and 10 THz. We propose to study the fundamental characteristics of antiferromagnetic (AFM) insulators through the development of new thin film AFM heterostructures and the application of advanced measurement techniques, which have the potential to transform methods for generating and processing THz signals. Our MURI Team members have been identified in relation to both adequacy within the focus area of AFM spintronics and prior collaborative interactions, rather than by proximity to a particular institution. The result brings together complementary expertise of seven principle investigators and external collaborators in multiple institutions and national laboratories who are leaders in the field of AFM spintronics, with demonstrated expertise in theory, epitaxial thin film growth, nanofabrication, material and magnetoelectric device characterization in a broad range of frequencies and energies, ultra fast circuit design and device modeling. In fact, the members of this MURI team are responsible for many of the significant research advances in AFM spintronics, both in theory and experiment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 14, 2022
- Source ID
- FA95501910307
Entities
People
- Enrique Del Barco
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- University of Central Florida