Direct Observation of Domain Wall Motion Induced by Low-Current Density in TbFeCo Wires

Abstract

The motion of magnetic domain walls (DWs) in TbFeCo wires induced by low-current density up to 4.97 × 10 ¹⁰ A/M ² has been directly observed by Kerr polarized optical microscopy. The critical current density slightly increases with wire width, from 4.97 × 10 ¹⁰ A/M ² for 800-nm-width wires to 6.16 × 10 ¹⁰ A/M ² for 1500-nm-width wires. DW velocity is estimated to be 28 ± 2 m/s, and mostly independent on the wire width. Increasing current density results in an increase of the wall velocity up to 59 ±4 m/s. These findings indicate that TbFeCo nanowire is an excellent candidate for low-energy, fast accessing DW-controlled devices.