Interlayer coupling in Co/Si sandwich structures

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School of Science | A1 Alkuperäisartikkeli tieteellisessä aikakauslehdessä
Date
2000
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Language
en
Pages
16018-16022
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Physical Review B, Volume 62, Issue 23
Abstract
The combinations of magnetic materials with traditional semiconductors are interesting possibilities for new magnetoresistive structures. In this work the interlayer magnetic coupling in Co-Si systems has been studied. The coupling has been calculated within the density-functional theory, and it has been observed to oscillate with a spatial period of two Si layers. The electronic structure analysis indicates the formation of quantum wells within the Si spacer.
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semiconductors, magnetic materials, magnetoresistive structures
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Enkovaara, J. & Ayuela, A. & Nieminen, Risto M. 2000. Interlayer coupling in Co/Si sandwich structures. Physical Review B. Volume 62, Issue 23. 16018-16022. ISSN 1550-235X (electronic). DOI: 10.1103/physrevb.62.16018.