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Ni spin switching induced by magnetic frustration in FeMn/Ni/Cu(001)

Journal Article · · Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

Epitaxially grown FeMn/Ni/Cu(001) films are investigated by Photoemission Electron Microscopy and Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect. We find that as the FeMn overlayer changes from paramagnetic to antiferromagnetic state, it could switch the ferromagnetic Ni spin direction from out-of-plane to in-plane direction of the film. This phenomenon reveals a new mechanism of creating magnetic anisotropy and is attributed to the out-of-plane spin frustration at the FeMn-Ni interface.

Research Organization:
Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
Advanced Light Source Division; Materials Sciences Division
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
963315
Report Number(s):
LBNL-2131E
Journal Information:
Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics; ISSN 1098-0121
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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