Stimulated Magnonic Frequency Combs
Abstract
Magnonic frequency combs, characterized by a series of discrete frequency lines, have emerged as a promising frontier in magnon spintronics, with potential applications in advanced information processing and sensing technologies. Although the three-magnon scattering process is widely recognized as a fundamental mechanism for generating these combs, its experimental realization has remained challenging due to the high threshold power and strict conservation of momentum and energy. Here, we propose a novel mechanism for the stimulated generation of magnonic frequency combs that overcomes these limitations. Our approach offers precise and efficient control over key comb properties, including spacing between spectral lines and the number of lines. Importantly, phase-sensitive heterodyne measurements of the reflected microwave signal reveal stable phase locking between comb lines, providing direct evidence of mutual coherence. We substantiate this mechanism through a robust combination of theoretical modeling, micromagnetic simulations, and experimental validation. This Letter not only demonstrates the feasibility of our method but also opens new pathways for integrating magnonic frequency combs into practical spintronic devices.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
Mechanical and Optical Resonators
Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Physical Review Letters
- Publisher
- American Physical Society (APS)
- Volume
- 137
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 036701–036701
- Publication date
- 9 June 2026
- Language
- EN