Dual-function phase shifter for spin-wave logic applications

We have studied experimentally the linear and nonlinear control over the phase accumulation in a spin-wave phase shifter, which is a key element for construction of spin-wave logic devices. The linear control is realized by creation of a local inhomogeneity of the bias magnetic field, whereas the nonlinear control is based on the shift in the spin-wave dispersion spectrum with the increase in the spin-wave amplitude. We show that in a single device these two mechanisms can have comparable efficiencies and relatively small cross talk, which allows their simultaneous use for realization of dual-argument logic operations.