Abstract
The magnetic anisotropy in Co films epitaxially grown on Cu(100) is found to oscillate as a function of the Co thickness. The oscillation period corresponds to one monolayer, as revealed by measuring magneto-optical Kerr hysteresis loops during film growth. These oscillations are attributed to the periodic variations of the film morphology alternating between filled and incompletely filled atomic layers.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1940-1943 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 11 Mar 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |