January 1, 1998
Author(s)
P J. Chen, Cedric J. Powell, Mark D. Stiles, Robert McMichael, J Judy, K Takano, A 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