Magneto-optics of multilayers with arbitrary magnetization directions

Journal Article · Thu Mar 14 23:00:00 EST 1991 · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.43.6423· OSTI ID:5889137

Zak, J; Moog, E R; Liu, C; Bader, S D ^[1]

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1. Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439 (US)

Equations are derived for determining magneto-optic coefficients in multilayer systems with arbitrary directions of their magnetizations. The equations are cast in a matrix form that is suitable for numerical simulations. This establishes a framework for calculating the Kerr and Faraday effects for a multilayer system in much the same way as has been applied previously to the bulk. Numerical Kerr results are presented for the following systems: bulk Fe, an overlayer of 50 A of Fe on Au, and for an Fe/Au superlattice for different directions of the magnetization and different angles of incidence.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 5889137
• Journal Information: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA) Vol. 43:8; ISSN PRBMD; ISSN 0163-1829
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360104* -- Metals & Alloys-- Physical Properties
DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
ELEMENTS
FARADAY EFFECT
GOLD
IRON
KERR EFFECT
LAYERS
MAGNETIZATION
MAGNETO-OPTICAL EFFECTS
METALS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
RANDOMNESS
SUPERLATTICES
TRANSITION ELEMENTS