Acoustic Frequency Multiplication and Pure Second Harmonic Generation of Phonons by Magnetic Transducers

TL;DR

This paper predicts and demonstrates pure second harmonic generation of surface acoustic waves in dielectric substrates using magnetic transducers, enabling tunable, non-reciprocal phonon transport for advanced phononic and spintronic devices.

Contribution

It introduces a novel method for pure second harmonic generation of phonons via magnetic transducers, with tunable and non-reciprocal properties, advancing phononic device technology.

Findings

Pure second harmonic generation achieved without linear or third harmonics.

Switchable SHG and linear phonon pumping by magnetic nanowire magnetization.

High efficiency of SHG comparable to linear response and non-reciprocal phonon transport.

Abstract

We predict frequency multiplication of surface acoustic waves in dielectric substrates via the ferromagnetic resonance of adjacent magnetic transducers when driven by microwaves. We find pure second harmonic generation (SHG) without any linear and third harmonic components by a magnetic nanowire. The SHG and linear phonon pumping are switched by varying the saturated magnetization direction of the wire, or resolved directionally when pumped by magnetic nano-disc. We address the high efficiency of SHG with comparable magnitude to that of linear response, as well as unique non-reciprocal phonon transport that is remarkably distinct in different phonon harmonics. Such acoustic frequency comb driven by microwaves should bring unprecedented tunability for the miniaturized phononic and spintronic devices.