Temperature effect on exchange coupling and magnetization reversal in antiferromagnetically coupled (Co/Pd) multilayers
Magnetization reversal of antiferromagnetically coupled (AFC) soft and hard (Co/Pd) multilayers was studied as a function of temperature. While the hard [Co(0.3 nm)/Pd(0.8 nm)]×10 was kept unchanged, the softness of the [Co(t)/Pd(0.8 nm)]×3 was controlled by varying the thickness t of the Co sublaye...
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sg-ntu-dr.10356-1043252023-02-28T19:45:12Z Temperature effect on exchange coupling and magnetization reversal in antiferromagnetically coupled (Co/Pd) multilayers Sbiaa, R. Al-Omari, I. A. Kharel, P. R. Ranjbar, M. Sellmyer, D. J. Åkerman, J. Piramanayagam, Seidikkurippu Nellainayagam School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Magnetization reversal of antiferromagnetically coupled (AFC) soft and hard (Co/Pd) multilayers was studied as a function of temperature. While the hard [Co(0.3 nm)/Pd(0.8 nm)]×10 was kept unchanged, the softness of the [Co(t)/Pd(0.8 nm)]×3 was controlled by varying the thickness t of the Co sublayer. Clear two-step hysteresis loops were observed for all the investigated multilayers with t ranging between 0.4 and 1 nm. The spin reorientation of the soft layer magnetization from in-plane direction to out-of-plane direction was investigated from 50 to 300 K. The antiferromagnetic field H AFC measured from the shift of the minor hysteresis loop reveals a good agreement to the quantum-well model. From the out-of-plane hysteresis loop of the uncoupled soft layer, its magnetization shows an in-plane orientation for t ≥ 0.6 nm. The strong H AFC helps to induce an out-of plane orientation of the soft layer with a linear decrease of its coercivity with temperature. These investigated structures show the possibility to reduce the unwanted stray field and improving the out-of-plane anisotropy even for relatively thicker soft layer. Published version 2015-10-16T06:27:24Z 2019-12-06T21:30:27Z 2015-10-16T06:27:24Z 2019-12-06T21:30:27Z 2015 2015 Journal Article Sbiaa, R., Al-Omari, I. A., Kharel, P. R., Ranjbar, M., Sellmyer, D. J., Åkerman, J., et al. (2015). Temperature effect on exchange coupling and magnetization reversal in antiferromagnetically coupled (Co/Pd) multilayers. Journal of Applied Physics, 118(6), 063902-. https://hdl.handle.net/10356/104325 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/38811 10.1063/1.4928318 en Journal of Applied Physics © 2015 American Institute of Physics (AIP). This paper was published in Journal of Applied Physics and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of American Institute of Physics (AIP). The published version is available at: [http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4928318]. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law. application/pdf |
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Magnetization reversal of antiferromagnetically coupled (AFC) soft and hard (Co/Pd) multilayers was studied as a function of temperature. While the hard [Co(0.3 nm)/Pd(0.8 nm)]×10 was kept unchanged, the softness of the [Co(t)/Pd(0.8 nm)]×3 was controlled by varying the thickness t of the Co sublayer. Clear two-step hysteresis loops were observed for all the investigated multilayers with t ranging between 0.4 and 1 nm. The spin reorientation of the soft layer magnetization from in-plane direction to out-of-plane direction was investigated from 50 to 300 K. The antiferromagnetic field H AFC measured from the shift of the minor hysteresis loop reveals a good agreement to the quantum-well model. From the out-of-plane hysteresis loop of the uncoupled soft layer, its magnetization shows an in-plane orientation for t ≥ 0.6 nm. The strong H AFC helps to induce an out-of plane orientation of the soft layer with a linear decrease of its coercivity with temperature. These investigated structures show the possibility to reduce the unwanted stray field and improving the out-of-plane anisotropy even for relatively thicker soft layer. |
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Sbiaa, R. Al-Omari, I. A. Kharel, P. R. Ranjbar, M. Sellmyer, D. J. Åkerman, J. Piramanayagam, Seidikkurippu Nellainayagam Temperature effect on exchange coupling and magnetization reversal in antiferromagnetically coupled (Co/Pd) multilayers |
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Temperature effect on exchange coupling and magnetization reversal in antiferromagnetically coupled (Co/Pd) multilayers |
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Temperature effect on exchange coupling and magnetization reversal in antiferromagnetically coupled (Co/Pd) multilayers |
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Temperature effect on exchange coupling and magnetization reversal in antiferromagnetically coupled (Co/Pd) multilayers |
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Temperature effect on exchange coupling and magnetization reversal in antiferromagnetically coupled (Co/Pd) multilayers |
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Temperature effect on exchange coupling and magnetization reversal in antiferromagnetically coupled (Co/Pd) multilayers |
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temperature effect on exchange coupling and magnetization reversal in antiferromagnetically coupled (co/pd) multilayers |
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