Title :
Asymmetric Magnetization Reversal in IrMn/CoFe/FeOX/CoFe Structures
Author :
Hsu, P. ; Lai, C. ; Huang, P. ; Shen, C.
Author_Institution :
Nat. Tsing Hua Univ., Hsinchu
Abstract :
In this work, we investigate the mechanism of magnetization reversal in nano-oxide layers and explain the observed asymmetric hysteresis loops in the IrMn/CoFe/FeOx/CoFe system.
Keywords :
cobalt alloys; iridium alloys; iron alloys; iron compounds; magnetic hysteresis; magnetic multilayers; magnetisation reversal; manganese alloys; nanostructured materials; IrMn-CoFe-FeOx; asymmetric hysteresis loops; asymmetric magnetization reversal; nano-oxide layers; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Coils; Magnetic anisotropy; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetization reversal; Materials science and technology; Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy; Saturation magnetization; Spin valves; Switches;
Conference_Titel :
Magnetics Conference, 2006. INTERMAG 2006. IEEE International
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-1479-2
DOI :
10.1109/INTMAG.2006.374857