Abstract:
A field access, single wall domain propagation arrangement is defined by a pattern of ion implanted regions in a domain supporting layer. Either positive or negative magnetostriction effects result in changing pole patterns for domain movement in response to a magnetic field reorienting in the plane of domain layer.
Abstract:
A method for etching selected areas of single crystal garnets. The crystal is subjected to an ion implantation in the area to be etched. A proper etching solution is then applied to the crystal. The damaged area formed by the ion implantation will etch at a significantly greater rate than the remainder of the material. The process is self-limiting since the depth to which the crystal is etched is dependent upon the depth of the implantation and not upon the etching temperature or the length of time the etchant is applied. The differential etching rate also eliminates undesirable undercutting which usually results from the use of masked chemical etching techniques. The process may be used to form a wide variety of structures in garnet material for application in magnetic domain devices and integrated optics components.
Abstract:
Thin-film optical waveguides are disclosed comprising singlecrystal rare-earth garnet films deposited on garnet substrates. Epitaxial film growth techniques, developed largely for magnetic bubble domain devices, provide films with superior optical properties either at visible or near-visible wavelengths. The thin-film optical waveguides are comprised of transparent garnet films of the general formula R3B5O12; where R can be yttrium, lanthanum, bismuth, or a rare-earth ion with an atomic number of 60 to 71 inclusive, and B an be either magnetic, i.e., iron, or nommagnetic, i.e., gallium or aluminum. The use of the former types of films can give rise to various thin-film magnetic devices suitable for integrated optical circuit arrangements. One such device which is disclosed, a thin-film magneto-optical switch and modulator, includes a light-guiding film of an iron garnet composition and a serpentine micro-circuit which is deposited on the film to carry a switching current. The device provides a continuous switching of the polarization modes of the light waves guided in the film. Similarly, by applying a microwave current to the same circuit, the guided light can be modulated.
Abstract:
Domain propagation along a path defined by a straight line conductor is achieved by driving domains back and forth across the conductor against the edges of regions forbidden to the domains. By angling the edges of the regions with respect to the axis of the conductor and by offsetting those edges associated with one edge of the conductor with respect to those associated with the other, the back and forth motion is translated into movement along the axis.
Abstract:
Magnetization barriers for a variety of magnetic garnets containing partial non-magnetic substitutional ions replacing iron are altered by annealing. A relatively large order change in magnetization is effected under an intimately contacting layer of silicon which may cover the entirety of a surface or which may define a particular desired pattern. Magnetization changes, either increased or decreased, of the order of 30 percent or greater, may result from annealing for periods of the order of a few minutes within the temperature range of from about 500* to 800* C. Resulting ''''tailored'''' material may be utilized in magnetic switches or memories.
Abstract:
Magnetic anisotropy in oxidic magnetic materials is altered by strain which is induced by local expansion of the lattice through ion implantation. This compressional strain in the instance of a material having positive magnetostriction may result in an enhanced magnetic easy direction normal to a major surface. Exemplary rare earth iron garnet materials have been so processed as to result in a thin surface region having appropriate magnetic properties for incorporation in ''''bubble'''' devices.