December 1, 1997
Author(s)
William F. Egelhoff Jr., P J. Chen, Cedric J. Powell, Mark D. Stiles, Robert McMichael, J Judy, K Takano, A. E. Berkowitz
We have found a novel method for increasing the giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) of Co/Cu spin valves with the use of oxygen. Surprisingly, spin valves with the largest GMR are not produced in the best vacuum. Introducing 5X10 -9 Torr (7X10 -7 Pa) into our