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Abstract
The search for materials or systems exhibiting a high magnetic saturation has been of longstanding importance. It has been suggested that increased saturation could be achieved by coupling a transition metal via a spacer to a rare earth. We report Gd/Cr/Fe70Co30 multilayer stacks and find reduced yet modulating magnetic moment as a function of Cr thickness. Through a micro structural analysis the lowered moment is indicated by the nucleation of the ultrathin Gd films into an fcc phase. We discuss the possible solution in terms of quasi-perfect lattice match seed material to promote growth of hcp Gd.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 092403 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 102 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 04 Mar 2013 |
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R5692CMM: The STX QUB INI Project
Bowman, R. (PI), Atkinson, R. (CoI), Dawson, P. (CoI), Gregg, M. (CoI), Pollard, R. (CoI) & Zayats, A. (CoI)
01/08/2009 → …
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MRS 2014 Spring Meeting
Bowman, R. (Participant)
24 Apr 2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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- 31 Citations
- 1 Article
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Magnetisation of 2.6T in Gadolinium Thin Films
Scheunert, G., Hendren, W. R., Ward, C. & Bowman, R. M., 01 Oct 2012, In: Applied Physics Letters. 101, 14, 4 p., 142407.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
31 Citations (Scopus)