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Publication details for Prof Brian Tanner
Hase, T. P. A., Fulthorpe, B. D., Wilkins, S. B., Tanner, B. K. , Marrows, C. H. & Hickey, B. J. (2001). Weak magnetic moment on IrMn exchange bias pinning layers. Applied Physics Letters 79(7): 985-987.- Publication type: Journal Article
- ISSN/ISBN: 0003-6951, 1077-3118
- DOI: 10.1063/1.1392304
- Keywords: Thin-films, Multilayers, Bilayers, Scattering, Interfaces, Systems.
- Further publication details on publisher web site
- Durham Research Online (DRO) - may include full text
Author(s) from Durham
Abstract
We present evidence from soft x-ray resonant magnetic scattering measurements at the Mn L3 edge
for the existence of a small magnetic moment on the antiferromagnetic IrMn pinning layer in a
NiFe/Cu/Co/IrMn spin valve structure. The variation of the signal in an applied magnetic field
shows that the moment lies antiparallel to the Co moment. Changes in the Mn L3 edge signal as the
Co moment is rotated into the hard direction are rapid and do not appear to be associated with
thermal reordering of the antiferromagnetic domain structure.
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