Structural and magnetic properties of Co/AIN multilayers

D. Zanghi, A. Traverse, F. Petroff, J. L. Maurice, A. Vaurès, J. P. Dallas

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6329-6335
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume89
Issue number11 I
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2001
Externally publishedYes

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