Optical and magneto-optical properties of Co-SiO^sub x^ thin films

The optical and magneto-optical properties of hybrid Co-SiO^sub x^ systems are studied as a function of Co concentration. The structures were prepared by alternate depositions of SiO^sub x^ thin films and layers of 10-nm-diameter Co nanoparticles produced by an Ion Cluster Source. Both optical and m...

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Published in:Journal of nanoparticle research : an interdisciplinary forum for nanoscale science and technology 2011-06, Vol.13 (6), p.2653
Main Authors: Fermento, R, González-díaz, J B, Cebollada, A, Armelles, G, Díaz, M, Martínez, L, Román, E, Huttel, Y, Ballesteros, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorption
Cobalt
Nanoparticles
Optical properties
Thin films
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Summary:The optical and magneto-optical properties of hybrid Co-SiO^sub x^ systems are studied as a function of Co concentration. The structures were prepared by alternate depositions of SiO^sub x^ thin films and layers of 10-nm-diameter Co nanoparticles produced by an Ion Cluster Source. Both optical and magneto-optical constants of the system gradually increase with the amount of Co, though maintaining low optical absorption values in the visible range. The experimental results are well reproduced assuming that the nanoparticles have a cobalt core (7-8 nm in diameter) surrounded by a cobalt oxide shell (1-2 nm thick). The magneto-optical activity versus optical absorption figure of merit of this system is compared with other magneto-optical dielectric systems.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1388-0764
1572-896X
DOI:10.1007/s11051-010-0158-1