Magneto-optical spectra of Mn-Ge films

F. Ricci*, F. D'Orazio, A. Continenza, F. Lucari, M. Passacantando, G. Impellizzeri, F. Priolo, A. J. Freeman

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Abstract

Experimental magneto-optical Kerr effect spectra of Mn-implanted Ge samples are interpreted using an ab-initio theoretical model based on density functional theory. The presence of Mn in the Ge matrix is accounted for considering either Mn precipitation as Mn5Ge3 nanoparticles or as perfect dilution. The Mn concentration profile in the sample is also considered in the theoretical model. The computational results are in good qualitative agreement if Mn5Ge3 nanocluster formation is assumed. The effect of partial etching of the implanted region is also studied by comparing our experimental and theoretical MOKE spectra data.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number072079
JournalJournal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume200
Issue numberSECTION 7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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