Spectral measurements of the magneto-optical Kerr rotation and ellipticity in the media of optical recording

Journal Article · Mon Apr 15 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · Journal of Applied Physics; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.348133· OSTI ID:5812638

Zhou, F L; Erwin, J K; Mansuripur, M ^[1]

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1. Optical Sciences Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721 (US)

Spectral measurements of Kerr rotation and ellipticity for TbFe and superlattice Co/Pt and Co/Pd samples are obtained by a novel technique. The results of measurements are accurate over a wavelength range of 350 to 1100 nm. The interference effect on the Kerr spectra of the TbFe samples are studied by applying the multilayer analysis program. The reflectivity and Kerr spectra of Co/Pt and Co/Pd superlattice samples are studied to understand the interference effect and the magneto-optic interactions.

• OSTI ID: 5812638
• Journal Information: Journal of Applied Physics; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics; (USA) Vol. 69:8; ISSN 0021-8979; ISSN JAPIA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360104* -- Metals & Alloys-- Physical Properties
ALLOYS
COBALT
DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
ELEMENTS
ELLIPSOMETRY
FILMS
IRON ALLOYS
KERR EFFECT
MAGNETO-OPTICAL EFFECTS
MEASURING METHODS
METALS
PALLADIUM
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PLATINUM
PLATINUM METALS
RARE EARTH ALLOYS
SUPERLATTICES
TERBIUM ALLOYS
TRANSITION ELEMENTS