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Curvature-Induced Magnon Frequency Combs
Phys. Rev. Lett. 136, 256708 – Published 25 June, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/v6pf-rgv8
Abstract
Generating magnon frequency combs with tunable spacing via a single-frequency driving is crucial for practical applications, but it typically relies on complex spin textures like skyrmions or vortices. Here, we theoretically and numerically demonstrate magnon frequency comb generation in geometrically curved ferromagnetic thin films using single-frequency microwave excitation, without topological spin textures. We first show that the curvature transforms the planar ferromagnetic resonance into a localized, redshifted magnon bound state, which, under nonresonant driving, activates sequential three-magnon scattering processes assisted by the curvature-driven effective anisotropy and Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction. It finally produces equally spaced, robust frequency combs with spacing exactly set by the bound mode frequency. Moreover, we find that the curvature gradient at the hybrid interface mimics an analog event horizon, with the bound state’s redshift resembling gravitational effects in black hole physics. Micromagnetic simulations confirm these curvature-driven nonlinear phenomenon, unveiling a novel geometric strategy for controlling magnon interactions and advancing compact magnonic devices.
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synopsis
Special Spin State Triggered by Curved Surface
A tiny bump in a magnetic film exposed to microwaves can engender spin waves with precisely spaced frequencies.
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