Current Research

• Time-Resolved and Nonlinear Two-Dimensional Spectroscopy
• Two-Dimensional Spectroscopy at extreme Magnetic Fields
• Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect (MOKE) spectroscopy
• Silicon based Atomic Clock
• Materials of Interest

Magneto-Optic Kerr effect (MOKE)

We use this technique to study a variety of magnetic materials. One project in this area is motivated by the potential for spin-torque-based magnetic random access memories as well as interesting high-frequency devices based on spin torque oscillators. Spin torque research is one of the key areas of spintronics and nanomagnetism today, being relevant to both science and technology. The goal of this project is to demonstrate an all-optical spin torque device using a variety of materials and testing their performance using pump-probe time-resolved MOKE spectroscopy. The MOKE studies shall provide insights into the physical processes taking place and suggest improvements in terms of materials used in order to make the process more efficient and reliable.

Furthermore, we work on a variety of magnetic materials including helimagnets, ferrimagnets, and two-dimensional magnetic materials.