Structural relaxation and magnetic anisotropy in Co/Cu(001) films

W. Weber, A. Bischof, R. Allenspach, C. Back

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Abstract

The magnetic anisotropy of Co/Cu(001) films has been investigated by the magneto-optical Kerr effect, both in the pseudomorphic growth regime and above the critical thickness where strain relaxation sets in. A clear correlation between the onset of strain relaxation—as measured by means of reflection high-energy electron diffraction—and changes of the magnetic anisotropy has been found.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4075-4079
Number of pages5
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume54
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

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