Double-shifted loops Exchange bias Magnetic thin film; MnPd/Co1-xFex bilayers Annealing
Issue Date:
2006
Publisher:
Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Citation:
Volume: 304, Issue: 1, Page : 41-45
Abstract:
A systematic study of exchange bias in MnPd/Co and MnPd/Co1-xFex bilayers has been carried
out. Very large unidirectional anisotropy constant of 2.2 erg/cm2 and the appearance of double-shifted
loops, ascribed to the coexistence of positive and negative exchange bias, have been observed. The
dependence of exchange bias, unidirectional anisotropy constant and coercivity on thickness, temperature,
annealing regime and Fe content has been investigated and discussed. ?? 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights
reserved.
