Enhancement of Spin-Torque-Triggered Magnetization Reversal in Pentalayer Ferromagnetic Alloys Through Orange Peel Coupling.

We present our findings on how orange peel coupling (OPC) between the ferromagnetic layers affects spin transfer torque-assisted magnetization reversal dynamics in CoPt, CoFeB, and EuO pentalayer nanopillar devices. We accomplish this by solving the Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert-Slonczewski (LLGS) equation (dynamical equation) using the Runge-Kutta fourth-order numerical technique. To begin, we examine the influence of OPC on switching times by simulating the LLGS equation separately for each pentalayer device, both with and without OPC. The magnetization switching times for CoPt, CoFeB, and EuO devices in the absence of OPC are 58 ps, 82 ps, and 154 ps, respectively. When introducing OPC in the pentalayer alloys, we observe a reduction in switching times of 3.5%, 11%, and 40% for CoPt, CoFeB, and EuO devices, respectively. Furthermore, we calculate the current density required to reverse the magnetization of the free layer in CoPt, CoFeB, and EuO pentalayer devices, which is found to be 0.78 × 10 12 A / m 2 , 1.8 × 10 12 A / m 2 , and 4.4 × 10 12 A / m 2 , respectively. In addition, we investigate how the thicknesses of the free and spacer layers, as well as the wavelength and amplitude of interface roughness, affect the magnetization switching time. Understanding the effects of OPC paves the way for the practical implementation of spin transfer torque (STT)-based memory devices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]