Issue
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 49, Number C8, Décembre 1988
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism
Page(s) C8-1579 - C8-1580
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:19888722
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism

J. Phys. Colloques 49 (1988) C8-1579-C8-1580

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19888722

DYNAMICS OF NONEQUILIBRIUM LARGE-WAVE-VECTOR MAGNONS IN MnF2

G. J. Jongerden, A. F. M. Arts, J. I. Dijkhuis et H. W. de Wijn

Fysisch Laboratorium, Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht, P.O. Box 80.000, 3508 TA Utrecht, The Netherlands


Abstract
A new method relying on optical generation, inductive detection, and separation of the magnon branches in an external magnetic field allows to determine the time constants of both intersublattice and intrasublattic processes relaxing large-wave-vector magnons in antiferromagnetic MnF2.