Abstract
We propose and model a method to excite a large number of coherent magnons with high momentum in optical cavities. This is achieved by two counterpropagating optical modes that are detuned by the frequency of a selected magnon, similar to stimulated Raman scattering. In submillimeter-size yttrium iron garnet spheres, a milliwatt laser input power generates 106-108 coherent magnons. The large magnon population enhances Brillouin light scattering, a probe suitable to access their quantum properties.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 100401 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Physical Review B |
Volume | 101 |
Issue number | 10 |
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Publication status | Published - 2020 |