Interface magnetic coupling and magnetization dynamic of La$_{2/3}$Sr$_{1/3}$MnO$_3$ single layer and (La$_{2/3}$Sr$_{1/3}$MnO$_3$/SrRuO$_3$)$_n$ (n = 1, 5) superlattice on SrTiO$_3$(001) substrate

TL;DR

This study explores the magnetic coupling and dynamic behavior of La$_{2/3}$Sr$_{1/3}$MnO$_3$ based heterostructures on SrTiO$_3$, revealing interfacial effects that influence magnetization switching and damping, with implications for spintronic devices.

Contribution

It provides new insights into how multilayer stacking and interface coupling affect magnetic dynamics and damping in oxide heterostructures.

Findings

Strong interfacial magnetic coupling observed.

Two-step magnetization switching in n=5 heterostructure.

Damping decreases with increasing multilayer repetitions.

Abstract

In this work, we investigate the structural, magnetic, and microwave magnetic dynamics of multilayered \([{\rm LSMO}/{\rm SRO}]_n\) heterostructures \((n = 1 \text{ and } 5)\) grown on SrTiO\(_3\) (001) substrates. X-ray diffraction confirms high crystallinity and atomically sharp interfaces. Magnetic measurements reveal strong interfacial magnetic coupling, with a distinct two-step magnetization switching observed in the \(n = 5\) heterostructure, while this feature is significantly suppressed in the \(n = 1\) structure. Ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) analysis shows a broad linewidth, pronounced positive magnetic anisotropy, and Gilbert damping on the order of \(10^{-2}\), with damping decreasing as the number of multilayer repetitions increases. These observations demonstrate that Ru--Mn exchange coupling at the interface critically governs the magnetic response and dynamic behavior of the system. The tunable switching and damping properties highlight such oxide heterointerfaces as promising platforms for exploring spin textures, magnetic domain behavior, and room-temperature spintronic applications.