Oscillatory magnetic anisotropy and quantum well states in Cu /Co /Cu(100) films

W. Weber, A. Bischof, R. Allenspach, Ch Würsch, C. H. Back, D. Pescia

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Abstract

he magnetic anisotropy of Co films grown on stepped Cu(100) substrates is found to oscillate with varying Cu overlayer thickness. We relate these oscillations to the occurrence of quantum well states in the Cu overlayer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3424-3427
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume76
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - 29 Apr 1996
Externally publishedYes

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