Single-Point FMR Linewidth Measurement by TE10 Rectangular Transmission Cavity Perturbation

A method that allows the determination of magnetic permeability in magnetic bodies, as well as the ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) linewidth, by measuring only the quality factor and the resonant frequency of the perturbed microwave cavity at FMR is presented. The method is based on a set of equations derived for various types of magnetic media, including ferrites, single crystals, and polycrystalline materials. The evaluation of resonators containing magnetic medium is considered, and a detailed description of the spectrometer and the experimental procedure are presented. Independently measured yttrium iron garnet samples were used to validate the method.