Issue
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 49, Number C8, Décembre 1988
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism
Page(s) C8-1677 - C8-1682
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:19888762
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism

J. Phys. Colloques 49 (1988) C8-1677-C8-1682

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19888762

FINITE-TEMPERATURE BAND THEORY OF SURFACES AND INTERFACES OF TRANSITION METALS

H. Hasegawa1, 2 et F. Herman3

1  Institute for Solid State Physics, University of Tokyo, Roppongi, Tokyo 106, Japan
2  IBM World Trade Fellow (1987-1988).
3  IBM Almaden Research Center, San Jose, CA 95120-6099, U.S.A.


Abstract
We review recent developments in the theory of surfaces and interfaces based on the disordered local-moment approach proposed independently by Hubbard and Hasegawa for finite-temperature band magnetism. We discuss the electronic structure and magnetism of 1) free surfaces of Fe(001), Ni(001) and Cr(001), 2) Ni thin films sandwiched by Cu, and 3) Co/Cr superlattices including the exchange anisotropy. These calculations account satisfactorily for relevant experimental results.