Magnetic characterization and modeling of FeMn/Co/Ru/Co artificial antiferromagnets

G. J. Strijkers; S. M. Zhou; F. Y. Yang; C. L. Chien

doi:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.62.13896

Magnetic characterization and modeling of FeMn/Co/Ru/Co artificial antiferromagnets

G. J. Strijkers, S. M. Zhou, F. Y. Yang, C. L. Chien

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Abstract

FeMn/Co/Ru/Co artificial antiferromagnets for use in giant magnetoresistive spin-valve elements were fabricated and magnetically characterized. The magnetization behavior of the films can be understood by coherent rotation of the magnetizations of the layers. A simple model is presented which reproduces all the basic characteristics of the magnetization loops, e.g., shape, switching fields, and magnitude of the pinning field as a function of thickness. The model is also extended to a complete spin-valve system, including the effects of coupling between the biased layer and the free layer

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	13896-13898
Journal	Physical Review B
Volume	62
Issue number	21
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.62.13896
Publication status	Published - 2000
Externally published	Yes

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