Abstract
Granular Co/AlN multilayers, with Co thicknesses varying from 0.2 to 3 nm, were prepared by sputtering. The goal was to prepare Co clusters embedded in a ceramic matrix and to study their magnetic properties. The local surrounding of the Co atoms was characterized via x-ray absorption spectroscopy. The magnetic properties were found to depend markedly on the Co thickness. The findings can be explained in terms of strong chemical interaction between Co and AlN.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 6329-6335 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
| Volume | 89 |
| Issue number | 11 I |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |