Stimulated Magnonic Frequency Combs
Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 036701 – Published 13 July, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/9d2s-4gf7
Abstract
Magnonic frequency combs, characterized by a series of discrete frequency lines, have emerged as a promising frontier in magnon spintronics, with potential applications in advanced information processing and sensing technologies. Although the three-magnon scattering process is widely recognized as a fundamental mechanism for generating these combs, its experimental realization has remained challenging due to the high threshold power and strict conservation of momentum and energy. Here, we propose a novel mechanism for the stimulated generation of magnonic frequency combs that overcomes these limitations. Our approach offers precise and efficient control over key comb properties, including spacing between spectral lines and the number of lines. Importantly, phase-sensitive heterodyne measurements of the reflected microwave signal reveal stable phase locking between comb lines, providing direct evidence of mutual coherence. We substantiate this mechanism through a robust combination of theoretical modeling, micromagnetic simulations, and experimental validation. This Letter not only demonstrates the feasibility of our method but also opens new pathways for integrating magnonic frequency combs into practical spintronic devices.