Interface-selective determination of spin-dependent scattering

H. J. M. Swagten, G. J. Strijkers, G. L. J. Verschueren, M. M. H. Willekens, W. J. M. de Jonge

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Abstract

Spin-valve structures on top of which a thick non-magnetic back layer is deposited are introduced as a straightforward experimental tool to detect unambiguously the presence of an interfacial contribution to spin-dependent scattering for giant magnetoresistance. The interface-selectivity is evidenced by an analytical treatment of the Boltzmann equation and is illustrated in both Co/Cu/Co and Ni(80)Fe(20)/Cu/Ni(80)Fe(20) spin-engineered structures. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)169-174
JournalJOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
Volume176
Issue number2-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

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