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Title: Interfacial magnetic anisotropy and magneto-optic properties of nanoscale magnetic multilayers

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Communications; (USA)
OSTI ID:6333494
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  1. Univ. of Nebraska, Lincoln (USA)

Experimental and theoretical research on magnetic anisotropy of nanoscale multilayers is reviewed. The importance of interfaces and the occurrence of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy is emphasized. Transition-metal multilayers with nonmagnetic and rare-earth metals are discussed, and similarities in properties are pointed out. A detailed model of perpendicular anisotropy due to single-ion interactions is outlined. Magneto-optic properties of RE/TM multilayers are, in general, similar in magnitude to those of the TM. Plasma-enhancement and related effects in magnetic/metallic bilayers are discussed.

OSTI ID:
6333494
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Communications; (USA), Vol. 10:1-2; ISSN 0277-9374
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English