HEAT-TREATMENT TO CONTROL THE COERCIVITY OF PT/CO MULTILAYERS

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MILLER, J
PITCHER, PG
PEARSON, DPA
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[1] Johnson Matthey Tech. Center, Reading RG4 9NH, Sonning Common
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10.1063/1.358214
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O59 [应用物理学];
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We report on controlled changes in the coercivity of sputter deposited Pt/Co multilayer films by thermal treatment under controlled atmospheres. The as-sputtered coercivities of typically 3.3 kOe can be increased to 10.5 kOe by annealing in air, however for coercivities greater than 6 kOe the rectangular ratio of the multilayer decreases with increasing coercivity. The loop shape can be regained and the coercivity decreased by annealing in a H2/N 2 atmosphere.
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