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Structure and Magnetic Properties of Graded (001)-Oriented FePt Films Prepared by Magnetron Sputtering and Rapid Thermal Annealing

Journal Article · · Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism
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  1. Jilin Normal University, Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Physics and Chemistry of the Ministry of Education (China)
L1{sub 0}-FePt/[Fe/Pt]{sub 27} multilayer films were prepared on (100)-oriented single-crystal MgO substrates. Structural analysis indicates epitaxial growth of the L1{sub 0}-FePt films during high-temperature deposition. The room-temperature-deposited [Fe/Pt]{sub 27} multilayer exhibits the fcc-FePt structure grown epitaxially on the L1{sub 0}-FePt base layer. The degree of chemical order and thereby the anisotropy of the top layer has been controlled by varying the temperature of a post-deposition annealing process. Compared with the as-deposited films, coercivities of the films annealed below 400 {sup ∘}C are substantially decreased by introducing the formation of a graded anisotropy in the partially ordered top layer. Coercivities decrease for annealing temperatures that are greater than 400 {sup ∘}C due to improved ordering of the top layer.
OSTI ID:
22773722
Journal Information:
Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism, Journal Name: Journal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 31; ISSN 1557-1939
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English