Magnetization dynamics in Co islands

Atomistic magnetization dynamics in nanostructures based on first principles calculations: application to Co
nanoislands on Cu(111).
D Böttcher, A Ernst and J Henk
J. Phys. Cond. Matter 23, 296003 (2011)

Temporal evolution of the magnetic structure in 2 ML-thick Co islands on Cu(111) which is prepared in a random
state. Top Co layer (left column) and the subsurface Co layer (right column) at times t = 0, 52, 100, 152, 300, and 400 fs
(from top to bottom).