Tunable spin configuration in [Co/Ni]-NiFe spring magnets

• We investigate a tunable spin configuration in [Co/Ni](4)/Co-NiFe exchange spring magnets. The strong perpendicular magnetic anisotropy of the Co/Ni multilayer, which competes with the in-plane shape anisotropy of the Ni81Fe19 (Py) layer, allows for unique magnetic configurations. By varying the NiFe thickness (t(NiFe)) from 2.6 to 3.0 nm, we show that the magnetization tilt angle can be easily tuned from completely out-of-plane (0 degrees) to in-plane (90 degrees). This transition, which occurs for a small range of t(NiFe), can be estimated from the major loop remanence and one-dimensional micromagnetic calculations. These tunable magnetization tilt spring magnets are highly promising for future applications in spin-transfer torque-based devices.

Subject headings

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Materialteknik (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Materials Engineering (hsv//eng)

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Fysik (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Physical Sciences (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Torque Oscillator

Layer

torque oscillator

layer

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ref (subject category)

art (subject category)