Antiferromagnetic domain wall in ferrimagnetic bilayers controlled by magnetic spin Hall effect

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Authors: San Ko, Hyunjin Kim, Donghyeon Han, Jaimin Kang, Phuoc Cao Van, W. K. Choi, Sanghoon kim, Jong-Ryul Jeong, Byong‐Guk Park, Albert Min Gyu Park, Kyoung-Whan Kim, Kab-Jin Kim
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Abstract

Compensated ferrimagnets have emerged as a compelling class of materials due to their unique ability to exhibit antiferromagnetic behaviors controllable via an external magnetic field. To fully exploit this capability, it is crucial to identify transport phenomena that enable electrical control of antiferromagnetic spin textures in ferrimagnets. Here, we reveal the magnetic spin Hall effect (MSHE) in compensated ferrimagnets, which generates an out-of-plane polarized spin current capable of efficiently manipulating the antiferromagnetic domain walls. By constructing heterostructures composed of under-compensated and over-compensated ferrimagnets, we demonstrate the spontaneous formation of a robust antiferromagnetic domain wall at the interface. Remarkably, this domain wall structure is impervious to magnetic fields but can be effectively controlled by MSHE-induced spin current. Our findings reveal that compensated ferrimagnets serve as a unique platform for studying antiferromagnetic spintronics, providing a novel mechanism for controlling antiferromagnetic textures through unconventional spin currents.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Magnetic properties of thin films Multiferroics and related materials Advanced Condensed Matter Physics

Publication details

Journal / source
npj Spintronics
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
4
Issue
1
Publication date
2 February 2026
Language
EN