Thin film magnetism
- Materials Science Div., Argonne National Lab., Argonne, Il (US)
New developments in thin-film magnetism are reviewed with an emphasis on the ultrathin regime. The scope includes relatively simple metallic systems in overlayer, sandwich, and superlattice configurations. Sample fabrication, characterization, and magnetic measurement techniques are outlined by highlighting some of the more modern experimental innovations. Current issues and advances that demonstrate the symbiotic relationship between experiment and theory are then examined, including the surface magnetic anisotropy, the two-dimensional critical behavior, the creation of metastable phases via epitaxy, and phenomena associated with coupled magnetic layers. The review ends with a brief account of the impact of the various contemporary developments on the applications area.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31-109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 6517089
- Journal Information:
- Proceedings of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA), Vol. 78:6; ISSN 0018-9219
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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