Abstract
The magnetic and structural properties of atomic-scale [Fe/Pt] 18and [Fe/Pt/Ag] 18multilayer films annealed at 350 and 400°C have been investigated. The results indicate that, by introducing thin Ag addition layers, the ordering temperature of FePt with nominal 7.4-nm thickness (excluding Ag thickness) can be significantly reduced to 350°C, at which a relatively large coercivity is achieved. When annealing temperature increases to 400°C, the atomic-scale [Fe/Pt] 18and [Fe/Pt/Ag] 18multilayer films show (001) orientation. The reduced diffusion length of atoms in atomic-scale multilayer films and an enhanced atomic diffusion coefficient produced by Ag doping led to the low-temperature ordering and (001) orientation of L10 FePt phase.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 5467666 |
Pages (from-to) | 1817-1820 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Magnetics |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2010 |
Keywords
- Coercivity
- Iron-platinum (FePt)
- Magnetic recording
- Multilayer films
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering