Large Nonlinear Kerr Angle in non-Centrosymmetric Fe/AlGaAs (001)Heterostructure

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A large nonlinear magneto-optical effect is observed in a non-centrosymmetric Fe/AlGaAs (001) heterostructure. This effect is a direct consequence of interference between second-harmonic optical waves of magnetic and crystallographic origin, generated at ferromagnetic Fe interface and bulk AlGaAs, respectively. The longitudinal nonlinear Kerr rotation is measured to be 1.6 degrees along the [1-10] hard axis, about two orders of magnitude stronger than the linear equivalent. The rotational second-harmonic signal shows large magnetic contrast along all the in-plane directions, demonstrating a high sensitivity to the magnetization of an anisotropic interface in the longitudinal geometry.

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http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/114767

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https://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0608572
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