Abstract
Magnetic phase transitions in coupled magnetic sandwiches of [Formula presented] and [Formula presented] are investigated by photoemission electron microscopy. Element-specific magnetic domains are taken at room temperature to reveal the critical thickness at which the magnetic phase transition occurs. The results show that a coupled magnetic sandwich undergoes three types of magnetic phase transitions depending on the two ferromagnetic films’ thickness. A phase diagram is constructed and explained in the process of constructing Monte Carlo simulations, which corroborate the experimental results.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 91 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 |