Experimental study of the coupling between two ferromagnetic layers through an antiferromagnetic spacer

The coupling between two ferromagnetic layers across an antiferromagnetic spacer layer was studied by investigating the magnetic properties of spin-valves comprising Co/NiO/Co sandwiches as pinned layer. Various regimes were identified as a function of NiO thickness and temperature. Minor loops meas...

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Published in:Journal of magnetism and magnetic materials 2002-04, Vol.242 (I), p.515-517
Main Authors: Ernult, F., Dieny, B., Regnard, J.R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antiferromagnets—frustrated
Exchange biasing
Thin films
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Summary:The coupling between two ferromagnetic layers across an antiferromagnetic spacer layer was studied by investigating the magnetic properties of spin-valves comprising Co/NiO/Co sandwiches as pinned layer. Various regimes were identified as a function of NiO thickness and temperature. Minor loops measurements indicate that a ferromagnetic coupling exists through NiO up to the largest NiO thickness investigated (20 nm).
ISSN:0304-8853
DOI:10.1016/S0304-8853(01)01089-7