Director of Study: Thomas Ostler
Additional Information: Open to all students; Self-funded position

THz-induced magnetization dynamics promise to lower the power required to manipulate and switch magnetization in magnetic materials by orders of magnitude, in comparison to other technologies. Using a combination of first principles electronic structure calculations and atomistic spin dynamics, this project aims to achieve THz-induced magnetization switching in magnetic multilayers. This will involve parameterising Hamiltonians for different systems which will then be used to determine the time, spatial and element resolved ultrafast dynamics after a THz pulse. This theory development will reveal the mechanisms for stimulating dynamics on this time-scale and the optimal material and THz pulse parameters to realise the lowest possible energy switching. The project will be carried out in collaboration with theory groups at the University of York and experimental partners in the Netherlands and Germany.

For further information please contact Dr. Thomas Ostler