Giant magnetoresistance induced by ultrathin magnetic layers

G. J. Strijkers; H. J.M. Swagten; A. H.M. Mettler; M. M.H. Willekens; W. J.M. De Jonge

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Giant magnetoresistance induced by ultrathin magnetic layers

G. J. Strijkers, H. J.M. Swagten, A. H.M. Mettler, M. M.H. Willekens, W. J.M. De Jonge

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We introduce an interface selective structure, composed of a spin-valve on top of which a thick nonmagnetic back layer is deposited as a straightforward experimental tool to measure the GMR induced by ultrathin magnetic layers. The interface selectivity of spin-dependent scattering is evidenced by calculations and illustrated in both Co/Cu/Co and Ni₈₀Fe₂₀/Cu/Ni₈₀Fe₂₀ spin-valves by an almost discontinuous behavior in the GMR ratio. The temperature dependence of the extremely short length scale associated with this discontinuity is discussed in relation to the structure of ultrathin ferromagnetic layers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	99-104
Number of pages	6
Journal	Materials Research Society Symposium - Proceedings
Volume	475
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1557/proc-475-99
Publication status	Published - 1997
Event	Proceedings of the 1997 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, USA Duration: 31 Mar 1997 → 2 Apr 1997

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