Saturation of the ultrafast laser-induced demagnetization in nickel

D. Cheskis, A. Porat, L. Szapiro, O. Potashnik, S. Bar-Ad

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Abstract

We show saturation of the sub-picosecond demagnetization in nickel at high excitation densities, conclude that spin relaxation is incomplete, and associate the demagnetization with collapse of the Stoner gap due to band filling effects.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2005
Pages726-728
Number of pages3
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event2005 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS) - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 22 May 200527 May 2005

Publication series

NameQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS)
Volume2

Conference

Conference2005 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS)
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period22/05/0527/05/05

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