GIANT MAGNETORESISTANCE IN MAGNETICALLY INHOMOGENEOUS THIN-FILMS

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TSOUKATOS, A [1 ]
WAN, H [1 ]
HADJIPANAYIS, GC [1 ]
LI, ZG [1 ]
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[1] DUPONT CO,CENT RES & DEV,EXPTL STN,WILMINGTON,DE 19880
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10.1063/1.108009
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Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) has been observed in thin films of Fe and Co in Ag. The best results were obtained in the Ag-rich samples with a maximum value of 25% in Co20Ag80 at 30 K. The GMR values are slightly increased upon annealing. Magnetic data show a magnetic transition below room temperature which may be due to spin-glass type of behavior. These results are consistent with the microstructure studies which showed a single face centered cubic phase, with very fine grains. Upon annealing separation of the two components is achieved with substantial grain growth.
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