Effect of the dielectric medium on vector network analyzer-based spectroscopy of magnetic layers

A Adrien A. D. Petrillo (Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology 1 , Eindhoven,) M Marta Alerany Solé (Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology 1 , Eindhoven,) L Lorenzo Gnoatto (Department of Applied Physics and Science Education, Eindhoven University of Technology 1 , P.O. BOX 5132, 5600 MB Eindhoven,) L Laurens A. Bronckers (Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology 2 , Eindhoven,) C Casper F. Schippers (Department of Applied Physics and Science Education, Eindhoven University of Technology 1 , P.O. BOX 5132, 5600 MB Eindhoven,) B Bert Koopmans (Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology 1 , Eindhoven,) R Reinoud Lavrijsen (Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology 2 , P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven,)

Abstract

Spin waves for on-chip information transfer and processing present a promising path toward post-CMOS computing technologies. In this paper, we investigate the unintended artifacts that may arise when exploring the effect of a local electric field on spin wave control through voltage-controlled magnetic anisotropy. Our results reveal changes in the dielectric constant that may be mistaken for direct effects on spin wave dispersion. Our experimental analysis using propagating spin wave spectroscopy, supported by electromagnetic simulations, demonstrates that changes in the detected spin wave signal upon applying a local electric field are of non-magnetic origin. With these findings, we aim to highlight the challenges associated with implementing electric fields in spin wave devices and provide valuable insights for the development of energy-efficient, next-generation computing technologies.

Article Details

Volume / Issue Vol. 138, Issue 14
Published October 14, 2025
ISSN 0021-8979
Publisher American Institute of Physics

Journal Info

Journal of Applied Physics

American Institute of Physics

ISSN: 0021-8979 Physical Sciences

Authors (7)

A

Adrien A. D. Petrillo

Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology 1 , Eindhoven,

M

Marta Alerany Solé

Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology 1 , Eindhoven,

L

Lorenzo Gnoatto

Department of Applied Physics and Science Education, Eindhoven University of Technology 1 , P.O. BOX 5132, 5600 MB Eindhoven,

L

Laurens A. Bronckers

Department of Electrical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology 2 , Eindhoven,

C

Casper F. Schippers

Department of Applied Physics and Science Education, Eindhoven University of Technology 1 , P.O. BOX 5132, 5600 MB Eindhoven,

B

Bert Koopmans

Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology 1 , Eindhoven,

R

Reinoud Lavrijsen

Department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology 2 , P.O. Box 513, 5600 MB Eindhoven,