X-ray View of Light-Induced Spin Reorientation in TmFeO$_{3}$: Direct Observation of a 90$^\circ$ Néel Vector Rotation

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Main Authors: Jana, Somnath, Knut, Ronny, Afanasiev, Dima, Pontius, Niko, Schüßler-Langeheine, Christian, Tzschaschel, Christian, Schick, Daniel, Kimel, Alexey V., Karis, Olof, Schmising, Clemens von Korff, Eisebitt, Stefan
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author Jana, Somnath
Knut, Ronny
Afanasiev, Dima
Pontius, Niko
Schüßler-Langeheine, Christian
Tzschaschel, Christian
Schick, Daniel
Kimel, Alexey V.
Karis, Olof
Schmising, Clemens von Korff
Eisebitt, Stefan
author_facet Jana, Somnath
Knut, Ronny
Afanasiev, Dima
Pontius, Niko
Schüßler-Langeheine, Christian
Tzschaschel, Christian
Schick, Daniel
Kimel, Alexey V.
Karis, Olof
Schmising, Clemens von Korff
Eisebitt, Stefan
contents Using time-resolved X-ray magnetic linear dichroism in reflection, we provide a direct probe of the Néel vector dynamics in TmFeO$_3$ on a ultrafast timescale. Our measurements reveal that, following optical excitation, the Néel vector undergoes a spin reorientation transition primarily within the a-c plane, completing a full 90° rotation within approximately 20 ps. This study highlights the ability to probe dynamics of antiferromagnets at its intrinsic timescale in reflection geometry, paving the way for investigations of a wide range of antiferromagnets grown on application relevant substrates.
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spellingShingle X-ray View of Light-Induced Spin Reorientation in TmFeO$_{3}$: Direct Observation of a 90$^\circ$ Néel Vector Rotation
Jana, Somnath
Knut, Ronny
Afanasiev, Dima
Pontius, Niko
Schüßler-Langeheine, Christian
Tzschaschel, Christian
Schick, Daniel
Kimel, Alexey V.
Karis, Olof
Schmising, Clemens von Korff
Eisebitt, Stefan
Materials Science
Using time-resolved X-ray magnetic linear dichroism in reflection, we provide a direct probe of the Néel vector dynamics in TmFeO$_3$ on a ultrafast timescale. Our measurements reveal that, following optical excitation, the Néel vector undergoes a spin reorientation transition primarily within the a-c plane, completing a full 90° rotation within approximately 20 ps. This study highlights the ability to probe dynamics of antiferromagnets at its intrinsic timescale in reflection geometry, paving the way for investigations of a wide range of antiferromagnets grown on application relevant substrates.
title X-ray View of Light-Induced Spin Reorientation in TmFeO$_{3}$: Direct Observation of a 90$^\circ$ Néel Vector Rotation
topic Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.22462