Title :
Magnetic and magneto-optic properties of Ni/Au superlattices
Author :
Krishnan, R. ; Lassri, H. ; Porte, M. ; Tessier, M.
Author_Institution :
Lab. de Magnetisme et Materiaux Magnetiques, CNRS, Meudon, France
fDate :
11/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Ni/Au superlattices have been prepared by evaporation and their properties studied. The magnetization decreases with t(Ni) and the analysis at 5 K shows the absence of a dead layer. The surface anisotropy is negative and the samples show in-plane magnetization. Both Kerr and Faraday rotations decrease strongly with t(Ni) mostly due to a decrease in the Curie temperature
Keywords :
Curie temperature; Faraday effect; Kerr magneto-optical effect; ferromagnetic properties of substances; gold; magnetic anisotropy; magnetic multilayers; magnetisation; metallic superlattices; nickel; vacuum deposited coatings; Curie temperature; Faraday rotations; Kerr rotations; Ni-Au superlattices; evaporation; in-plane magnetization; magnetic properties; magneto-optic properties; surface anisotropy; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Annealing; Electron beams; Gold; Magnetic multilayers; Magnetic properties; Magnetic superlattices; Magnetization; Water; Wavelength measurement;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
