| Author(s): |
William F. Egelhoff Jr.; P J. Chen; Cedric J. Powell; Mark D. Stiles; Robert D. McMichael; C Lin; J Sivertsen; J Judy; K Takano; A Berkowitz; T Anthony; J Brug; |
| Title: |
Optimizing the GMR of Symmetric and Bottom Spin Valves |
| Published: |
January 01, 1996 |
| Abstract: |
We have attempted to optimize the values of the giant magnetoresistance in symmetric spin valves of the type NiO/Co/Cu/Co/Cu/Co/NiO (achieving 23.4%) and in bottom spin valves of the type Co/Cu/Co/NiO (achieving 17.0%), the largest values ever reported for such structures. The key elements in this achievement are improved vacuum conditions and careful attention to the film thicknesses. |
| Citation: |
Journal of Applied Physics |
| Volume: |
79 |
| Issue: |
8 |
| Pages: |
pp. 5277 - 5281 |
| Research Areas: |
Nanomagnetics |
