Shaw, J.
, Nembach, H.
, Silva, T.
, Russek, S.
and Geiss, R.
(2009),
Effect of microstructure on magnetic properties and anisotropy distributions in Co/Pd thin films and nanostructures, Physical Review B, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=903594
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Effect of microstructure on magnetic properties and anisotropy distributions in Co/Pd thin films and nanostructures
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The structure of Co/Pd multilayers has a strong effect on the localized anisotropy distribution within a film and the resulting switching properties of nanostructures fabricated from identical material. By varying the underlying seed layer, the microstructure can be controlled from being highly (111) textured to having a random grain orientation. We find a strong correlation between the lateral homogeneity of grain orientations and the localized anisotropy distribution in the material. X-ray diffraction and reflectivity indicate that the interface is better defined and more uniform in the textured case, consistent with the presence of a strong interface-like anisotropy.Citation
Physical Review B
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80
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18
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magnetic nanostructures, Perpendicular anisotropy, multilayers, bit patterned media, Co/Pd
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Created November 19, 2009, Updated February 19, 2017