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Theory of magnetoelectric effects at magnetoacoustic resonance in single-crystal ferromagnetic-ferroelectric heterostructures

M. I. Bichurin, V. M. Petrov, O. V. Ryabkov, S. V. Averkin, and G. Srinivasan
Phys. Rev. B 72, 060408(R) – Published 29 August 2005

Abstract

A theoretical model that predicts very strong magnetoelectric (ME) interactions at magnetoacoustic resonance (MAR) in single-crystal ferrite-piezoelectric bilayer is discussed. In such bilayers, the ME interactions are mediated by mechanical strain. We considered ME coupling at the coincidence of electromechanical resonance for the electrical subsystem and ferromagnetic resonance for the ferrite. The theory predicts efficient transfer of energy between phonons, spin waves, and electric and magnetic fields at MAR. Ultrahigh ME coefficients, on the order of 80480VcmOe at 510GHz, are expected for nickel ferrite-lead zirconate titanate (PZT) and yttrium-iron garnet-PZT bilayers. The phenomenon is also of importance for the realization of multifunctional ME nanosensors/transducers operating at microwave frequencies.

    • Received 16 April 2005

    DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.72.060408

    ©2005 American Physical Society

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    M. I. Bichurin, V. M. Petrov, O. V. Ryabkov, and S. V. Averkin

    • Department of Engineering Physics, Novgorod State University, B. S. Peterburgskaya St. 41, 173003 Veliky Novgorod, Russia

    G. Srinivasan

    • Physics Department, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48309, USA

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    Vol. 72, Iss. 6 — 1 August 2005

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