Manipulation of ordered spins with light

a study of new photonic materials with magnetism

Abstract

Owing to its high-speed, selective, non-linear, contactless, and quantum characteristics, light has the potential to produce new functionality and a new technological paradigm, when combined with novel materials. This article reviews the frontier of research concerning the study of the interaction between light and ordered spins (magnetization) in the form of ultra-short light pulses and magnetic materials. A personal perspective as to new applications in the field of information processing and transmission is also discussed in view of photonics materials.