Abstract
In situ experiments in a Lorentz microscope have been performed on active spin-valve elements, and a correlation between magnetoresistance and the magnetic domain structure is shown. The presence of a magnetic field induced by the applied current is clearly demonstrated. A simple model is presented, which is in good agreement with the experimental data. In addition, the effect of stray-field coupling between the ferromagnetic layers, arising because of the free magnetic poles at the edges of the element, has been observed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 145-153 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
Volume | 187 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 14 1998 |
Keywords
- Giant magnetoresistance
- Lorentz microscopy
- Spin valves
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics