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Effect of microstructure on magnetic properties and anisotropy distributions in Co/Pd thin films and nanostructures
Published
Author(s)
Justin M. Shaw, Hans T. Nembach, Thomas J. Silva, Stephen E. Russek, Roy H. Geiss
Abstract
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.
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
(Accessed October 8, 2025)