In:
Modern Physics Letters B, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd, Vol. 15, No. 09n10 ( 2001-04-30), p. 291-297
Abstract:
It is impossible to directly analyze the microstructure of spin-valve multilayers based on Ni, Fe, Cu and Mn by a conventional X-ray diffraction technique because the lattice parameter and atomic scattering factors of them are very close. To solve this problem, we use an X-ray anomalous diffraction technique to characterize the microstructures of the [ Ni 80 Fe 20 / Fe 50 Mn 50 ] 15 and [ Ni 80 Fe 20 / Cu ] 15 superlattice systems. The results show that more diffraction peaks and higher intensity in the reflectivity profile are observed when the incident energy is close to the absorption edge of the lighter element (Mn) in [ Ni 80 Fe 20 / Fe 50 Mn 50 ] 15 multilayer systems and to the absorption edge of the heavier element (Cu) in the [ Ni 80 Fe 20 / Cu ] 15 multilayer systems. The interface and periodic structure of [ Ni 80 Fe 20 / Fe 50 Mn 50 ] 15 are more perfect than that of the [ Ni 80 Fe 20 / Cu ] 15 superlattices. The above results are discussed in this paper.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0217-9849
,
1793-6640
DOI:
10.1142/S0217984901001732
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Scientific Pub Co Pte Ltd
Publication Date:
2001
