Abstract
Atomically thin Co/Pt(1 1 1) interfaces grown at different temperatures are characterized by very different values of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy as a consequence of the local structure and coordination. Here we present a study of the structural, magnetic and electronic properties for interfaces grown in UHV onto clean Pt(1 1 1) in different kinetic conditions. When one monolayer of Co is deposited at 540 K a thermally activated exchange reaction leads to a sharp Pt-Co double interface giving rise to a strong increase of the magneto-optical response with respect to the Co monolayer deposited at room temperature. The results are interpreted in terms of atomic hybridization as detected by valence band photoelectron spectroscopy.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 236-243 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
| Volume | 288 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Kerr effect
- Magnetic anisotropy
- Magnetic circular dichroism
- Photoemission
- Pt-Co interface