Theory of Electromotive Force Induced by Domain Wall Motion

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Abstract

We formulate a theory on the dynamics of conduction electrons in the presence of moving magnetic textures in ferromagnetic materials. We show that the variation of local magnetization in both space and time gives rise to topological fields, which induce electromotive forces on the electrons. Universal results are obtained for the emf induced by both transverse and vortex domain walls traveling in a magnetic film strip, and their measurement may provide clear characterization on the motion of such walls.

Authors

  • Shengyuan Yang

    Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Austin

  • Di Xiao

    Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at Austin

  • Qian Niu

    Department of Physics, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at Austin