Magnetization and magnetic anisotropy of Fe/Co multilayers: A first-principles calculation

Authors

Marienette B. Morales National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Cristine DLR. Villagonzalo National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Abstract

The magnetic properties of bcc Fe/Co (001) multilayers are calculated from first-priciples by means of the full potential linear muffin tin orbital method (FPLMTO). A significant enhancement in the magnetic moments of each atom in the multilayer is observed. The magnetization and magnetic anisotropy energy MAE are described as a function of Fe/Co layer thickness ratio. For comparison with the obtained multilayer values, the magnetization and MAE of constituent atoms, bcc Fe and a theoretical bcc Co in bulk are also verified. The results for the magnetization and MAE agree well with experimental results.

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Issue

2003: Proceedings of the 21st Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Article ID

SPP-2003-PB-05

Section

Poster Session PB

Published

2003-10-22

How to Cite

[1]

MB Morales and CD Villagonzalo, Magnetization and magnetic anisotropy of Fe/Co multilayers: A first-principles calculation, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 21, SPP-2003-PB-05 (2003). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2003-PB-05.