Optimization of quadrilayer structures for various magneto-optical recording materials

Ping He, William A. McGahan, John A. Woollam

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Abstract

Computer simulation of magneto-optical responses as a function of wavelength (3000 - 8000 angstroms), thicknesses, and materials were made, based on the scattering matrix formulation for the calculation of optical and magneto-optical response of multilayer systems. Results from the following MO materials systems are presented: TbFeCo and Co/Pt multilayer. Silicon nitride and silicon dioxide were the dielectrics used in the simulations, and aluminum was assumed for the reflector. The optimum structure for each of these materials systems has been found. The Kerr rotation, reflectance, and figures of merit for recording were calculated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages401-411
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)0819406082, 9780819406088
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991
EventOptical Data Storage '91 - Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Duration: Feb 25 1991Feb 27 1991

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1499
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherOptical Data Storage '91
CityColorado Springs, CO, USA
Period2/25/912/27/91

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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