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

Authors

  • Marienette B. Morales ⋅ PH National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Cristine DLR. Villagonzalo ⋅ PH 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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2003-10-22

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

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“Magnetization and magnetic anisotropy of Fe/Co multilayers: A first-principles calculation”, Proc. SPP, vol. 21, no. 1, p. SPP-2003-PB-05, Oct. 2003, Accessed: Apr. 02, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2003-PB-05