Magnetism and magnetic anisotropy in FM NiFe, AFM NiMn and their interface

K. Nakamura*, M. Kim, Arthur J Freeman, L. Zhong, J. Fernandez-de-Castro

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Abstract

A study on Ni-transition metal alloys was carried out to theoretically understand the magnetic anisotropy in antiferromagnetic (AFM) and its extension to ferromagnetic/antiferromagnetic (FM/AFM) interfaces. First, the magnetic anisotropy in the ferromagnetic NixFe1-x alloy system with x=0.5 and 0.75 was examined. Following this, first-principles calculations were made for the magnetic anisotropy of Mn-based antiferromagnetic alloys. Finally, the NiFe/NiMn superlattice structure was studied to examine the magnetic structure of an interface between ferromagnetic NiFe and antiferromagnetic NiMn. Nonvanishing moments of Ni were observed between the ferromagnetic Fe layer and antiferromagnetic Mn layer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalDigests of the Intermag Conference
StatePublished - Jan 1 2000
Event2000 IEEE International Magnetics Conference-2000 IEEE INTERMAG - Toronto, Ont, Can
Duration: Apr 9 2000Apr 13 2000

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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