Abstract
The capabilities of the method of using unpolarized neutron off-specular scattering for investigation of magnetic structures in exchange-coupled magnetic multilayers are thoroughly examined. It is demonstrated that strong anomalies in spin-flip selective scattering processes originating from magnetic fluctuations enables a straightforward determination of the coupling angle between the magnetization direction of successive Fe layers in Fe/Cr multilayers. A complete quantitative 2-dimensional data analysis of specular and off-specular scattering has been employed to provide detailed information on the lateral and transverse magnetization arrangement in the multilayer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S1557-S1559 |
Journal | Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | SUPPL.II |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |