  We propose and analyze theoretically a class of energy-efficient
magneto-elastic devices for analogue signal processing. The signals are carried
by transverse acoustic waves while the bias magnetic field controls their
scattering from a magneto-elastic slab. By tuning the bias field, one can alter
the resonant frequency at which the propagating acoustic waves hybridize with
the magnetic modes, and thereby control transmission and reflection
coefficients of the acoustic waves. The scattering coefficients exhibit
Breit-Wigner/Fano resonant behaviour akin to inelastic scattering in atomic and
nuclear physics. Employing oblique incidence geometry, one can effectively
enhance the strength of magnetoelastic coupling, and thus countermand the
magnetic losses due to the Gilbert damping. We apply our theory to discuss
potential benefits and issues in realistic systems and suggest further routes
to enhance performance of the proposed devices.
