Magnetic thin films and multilayers

New surprising magnetic phenomena occur in artificial metallic thin films and multilayers. In this paper we briefly discuss the competition between spin-orbit coupling and dipolar interactions which may favour the alignment of electron spins in directions either perpendicular or parallel to the inte...

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Published in:Applied surface science 1994-01, Vol.75 (1), p.320-325
Main Authors: Bruno, E., Gyorffy, B.L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Exact sciences and technology
Magnetic films and multilayers
Magnetic properties and materials
Magnetic properties of surface, thin films and multilayers
Metals. Metallurgy
Physics
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Summary:New surprising magnetic phenomena occur in artificial metallic thin films and multilayers. In this paper we briefly discuss the competition between spin-orbit coupling and dipolar interactions which may favour the alignment of electron spins in directions either perpendicular or parallel to the interfaces. Moreover, we review shortly the oscillations in the exchange coupling between magnetic layers separated by paramagnetic spacers as a function of the thickness of the latter and the associated phenomenon of the giant magneto-resistance.
ISSN:0169-4332
1873-5584
DOI:10.1016/0169-4332(94)90178-3