Magnetization dynamics induced by femtosecond laser pulses

Here we review recent works on magnetization dynamics induced by femtosecond laser pulses. It is shown that the effect of a light pulse on spins is equivalent to an action of an equally short pulse of effective magnetic field. As a result, the laser-induced magnetization dynamics can be described with the help of the Landau–Lifshitz equation.

PACS: 76.50.+g Ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetic, and ferrimagnetic resonances; spin-wave resonance;
PACS: 75.78.Jp Ultrafast magnetization dynamics and switching;
PACS: 78.47.J– Ultrafast spectroscopy (<1 psec).

Key words: Landau–Lifshitz equation, spin dynamics, non-dissipative and dissipative opto-magnetic effects.

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