Ultra-efficient magnetism modulation in a Weyl ferromagnet by current-assisted domain wall motion

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates a highly efficient method for modulating magnetism in a Weyl ferromagnet using current-assisted domain wall motion, achieving high spin-transfer torque efficiency and low threshold current densities, advancing low-energy spintronic devices.

Contribution

It introduces a novel approach for magnetic manipulation in Weyl semimetals via current-assisted domain wall motion with high efficiency and low current requirements.

Findings

Spin-transfer torque efficiency of 2.4-5.6 kOe MA^(-1) cm^2

Threshold current density as low as <5.1*10^5 A/cm^2 without external field

Effective magnetism modulation at low energy consumption

Abstract

Flexible and efficient manipulation of magnetic configurations can be challenging. In the design of practical devices, achieving a high effective magnetic field with a low working current is under tight demand. Here, we report a unique method for efficient magnetism modulation by direct current injection in magnetic Weyl semimetal Co3Sn2S2. We demonstrate that the modulation process stems from current-assisted domain wall motion. Through two independent methods, we reveal that the spin-transfer torque efficiency of Co3Sn2S2 reaches as high as 2.4-5.6 kOe MA^(-1) cm^2, and the threshold current density for driving the magnetic domain walls is as low as <5.1*10^5 A/cm^2 without an external field, and <1.5*10^5 A/cm^2 with a moderate external field. Our findings manifest a new and powerful approach for sub-micron magnetism manipulation, and also open the door towards a new paradigm of spintronics that combines magnetism, topology, and metallicity for low-energy consumption memory and computing.