Atomistic spin model of single pulse toggle switching in Mn$_2$Ru$_x$Ga Heusler alloys

Abstract

Single femtosecond pulse switching of ferrimagnetic alloys is an essential building block for ultrafast spintronics. However the most promising class of material for ultrafast spintronics showing switching capabilities, Mn$_2$Ru$_x$Ga Heusler alloys, has barely been investigated theoretically from an atomistic perspective. Here, we propose an atomistic spin model for the simulation of single pulse toggle switching of the Heusler alloy Mn$_2$Ru$_x$Ga for a range of Ru concentrations. The magnetic parameters entering the spin Hamiltonian are obtained by mapping our computer results to previous experimental results. We investigate the Ru-concentration dependence of single pulse toggle switching and find that it is restricted to a range of concentrations, similar to experimental findings. We expect that our atomistic model serve to further investigate toggle switching in Mn$_2$Ru$_x$Ga Heusler alloys for ultrafast spintronics applications.Comment: Submitted to Appl. Phys. Lett. Special Topic: 'Ultrafast and THz spintronics