Abstract
A paramagnet is used to probe directly the exchange coupling emanating from a ferromagnetic specimen across a nonmagnetic spacer material by measuring the induced magnetic moment. The model structure to observe the oscillatory exchange field consists of a Cu(100) single crystal, a Co base layer, a Cu spacer, and fcc Fe as the paramagnetic probe layer with large magnetic susceptibility. Spin-resolving techniques show that the magnetization of the paramagnet oscillates as a function of the thickness of the spacer as well as of the paramagnet.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | R13114-R13117 |
Journal | Physical Review B |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |