Zero-field magnetization reversal of two-body Stoner particles with dipolar interaction

Abstract

We investigate magnetization reversal in a system of two Stoner particles with uniaxial anisotropies both subject to a static and antiparallel magnetic field, and taking into account their mutual dipolar interaction. We identify an interesting regime of stable synchronized magnetic dynamics where the two particles are implementing a single information bit. Here a modified Stoner-Wohlfarth limit occurs which results in a dramatically lower critical switching field Hc (including H c = 0) and also a substantially shorter reversal time. Our analytical results are verified by numerical simulations and offer new technological perspectives regarding devices for information storage and/or fast magnetic response. © 2011 American Institute of Physics.