Magnetization dynamics in a three-dimensional interconnected nanowire array

Abstract

Three-dimensional magnetic nanostructures have recently emerged as artificial magnetic material types with unique properties bearing potential for applications, including magnonic devices. Interconnected magnetic nanowires are a sub-category within this class of materials that is attracting particular interest. We investigate the high-frequency magnetization dynamics in a cubic array of cylindrical magnetic nanowires through micromagnetic simulations based on a frequency-domain formulation of the linearized Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert equation. The small-angle high-frequency magnetization dynamics excited by an external oscillatory field displays clear resonances at distinct frequencies. These resonances are identified as oscillations connected to specific geometric features and micromagnetic configurations. The geometry- and configuration-dependence of the nanowire array's absorption spectrum demonstrates the potential of such magnetic systems for tuneable and reprogrammable magnonic applications.