Elementary formula for the magneto-optic Kerr effect from model superlattices

Journal Article · Sun Mar 17 23:00:00 EST 1991 · Applied Physics Letters; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.104368· OSTI ID:6138965

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

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1. Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois (US)

An elementary formula is derived for the magneto-optic Kerr effect from model superlattices. An exact result is obtained for the case of equal refractive indices for the two constituents of the superlattice. Co/Pt is used as an example of such superlattices for wavelengths in the vicinity of 2 eV. First-order corrections in the difference of the refractive indices are derived which are suitable for treating a variety of materials.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 6138965
• Journal Information: Applied Physics Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters; (USA) Vol. 58:11; ISSN APPLA; ISSN 0003-6951
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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