Issue
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 49, Number C8, Décembre 1988
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism
Page(s) C8-1803 - C8-1804
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:19888823
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism

J. Phys. Colloques 49 (1988) C8-1803-C8-1804

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19888823

MAGNETIZATION PROCESS OF Gd/Co MULTILAYER FILMS

S. Tsunashima1, T. Ichikawa2, M. Nawate1 et S. Uchiyama1

1  Nagoya University, Dept. of Electrical Engng. Nagoya, 464-01 Japan
2  Sony Corporation, Atsugi, Japan


Abstract
Gd/Co multilayer films were prepared by electron beam evaporation in a vacuum of ~ 10-7 Torr. The multilayer film of (110 Å Gd/147 Å Co) x 12 showed peculiar magnetization process around 150 K. This can be attributed to a transition of Gd spins from aligned to twisted states.