Correlation between non-collinear exchange coupling and interface structure in Fe/Cr(001) superlattices

A. Schreyer, J. F. Ankner, M. Schäfer, H. Zabel, C. F. Majkrzak, P. Grünberg

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Abstract

Using polarized neutron reflectometry with polarization analysis we have studied the non-collinear interlayer exchange coupling in Fe/Cr(001) superlattices as a function of growth temperature. From diffuse X-ray spectra we find that the occurence of non-collinear spin structures is correlated with long range lateral Cr-thickness fluctuations which, in turn, depend on the growth temperature. This finding leads the way to a better understanding of the origin of non-collinear coupling in Fe/Cr(001).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)366-369
Number of pages4
JournalPhysica B: Physics of Condensed Matter
Volume221
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2 1996
Externally publishedYes

Funding

We acknowledge financial support by the German BMBF (ZA03BOC) and DFG (SFB 166) for the work in Bochum, as well as a travel grant from NATO (CRG901064).

FundersFunder number
North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationCRG901064
Deutsche ForschungsgemeinschaftSFB 166
Bundesministerium für Bildung und ForschungZA03BOC

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