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Tables of Contents for Magnetic Multilayers and Giant Magnetoresistance
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
1
12
U. Hartmann
Recent Trends in Magnetic Thin Film and Multilayer Research
1
2
Progress in High-Resolution Imaging
3
4
Present and Future Applications of Magnetic Multilayers and Related Devices
7
3
Survey of This Book
10
3
References
12
1
Progress in Magnetooptical Data Storage
13
36
K. Roll
Magnetic and Optical Recording
13
3
Magnetooptical Recording
16
9
Basic Material Properties
17
4
Materials for Green and Blue Laser Radiation
21
1
Production of Magnetooptical Disks
22
3
Application of Exchange-Coupled Double Layers
25
17
DOW Using ECDLs
25
3
Magnetic Reversal Processes in ECDLs
28
3
Application of the Switching-Field Diagram
31
4
Simulation of DOW
35
1
Layer Systems for DOW
36
3
Magnetically Induced Super-Resolution
39
3
Outlook
42
7
References
43
6
Layered Magnetic Structures: Interlayer Exchange Coupling and Giant Magnetresistance
49
16
P. Grunberg
Qualitative Determination of the Different Types of Coupling
50
2
Quantitative Description: Definition and Determination of Coupling Parameters
52
2
Multiperiodic Oscillations, Microscopic Models
54
3
Giant Magnetoresistance
57
2
Phenomenological Description and Microscopic Mechanism of the GMR Effect
59
4
Applications, Final Remarks
63
2
References
63
2
Giant Magnetoresistance in Exchange-Biased Spin-Valve Layered Structures and its Application in Read Heads
65
64
R. Coehoorn
Introductory Comments
65
4
Origin of the GMR Effect
69
6
Phenomenological Description
69
1
Simple Model
70
1
Spin-Dependent Scattering
71
4
Other Magnetoresistance Effects
75
1
GMR of Exchange-Biased Spin Valves
75
14
Fe-Mn-Based Simple Spin Valves
75
6
Other Exchange-Biased Spin-Valve Structures
81
2
Dependence on the Microstructure
83
6
Effects of Annealing
89
1
Modeling of GMR: Semiclassical Transport Model
89
9
Applications of the Semiclassical Model
92
4
Extensions of the Semiclassical Model
96
1
Beyond the Semiclassical Model
97
1
Magnetic Interactions
98
9
Interlayer Magnetic Coupling
98
2
Exchange Biasing
100
5
Magnetic Anisotropy
105
2
Application in Read Heads
107
9
Trends in Magnetic Storage
107
2
Head Designs
109
1
Yoke-Type Heads
110
6
Issues and Challenges
116
1
Notes Added in Proof
117
12
References
120
9
Experiments on the Perpendicular Giant Magnetoresistance in Magnetic Multilayers
129
50
M. A. M. Gijs
Perpendicular Magnetoresistance at 4.2 K: Exploring the Physics of Spin-Dependent Scattering
130
18
The Two-Channel Model at Low Temperatures
130
5
Experiments Based on the Superconducting Contact Technique
135
13
Perpendicular Magnetoresistance up to Room Temperature: Exploring Routes to Practical Devices
148
24
The Two-Channel Model at Higher Temperatures
148
2
Lithographically Defined Pillar Structures
150
13
Electrodeposited Multilayer Pillars
163
5
Structures on Grooved Substrates
168
4
Conclusion
172
7
References
174
5
Physics of and Methods for Studying Metallic Multilayers with Interlayer Exchange Coupling and GMR Response
179
84
H. A. M. van den Berg
Developments in the Field of Magnetoresistive Sensors
179
3
Physics of the Interlayer Coupling
182
29
The Interlayer Coupling in Metallic Superlattices
184
12
Experimental Investigations Towards the Interlayer Coupling
196
15
Physics of the GMR Effect
211
52
Theoretical Background of the GMR Effect
211
15
Micromagnetics of Multilayer Systems
226
12
Experimental Data on the GMR Effect
238
12
Prospects for Sensors Based on the GMR Effect
250
5
References
255
8
Nonlinear Magnetooptics for Magnetic Thin Films
263
54
Th. Rasing
The Magnetooptical Kerr Effect
265
2
Surface Second-Harmonic Generation
267
1
Magnetization-Induced Second-Harmonic Generation
268
7
The Nonlinear Tensor Components of Magnetized Materials
268
3
The Nonlinear Magnetooptical Kerr Effect
271
3
Nonlinear Magnetic Circular Dichroism
274
1
The Nonlinar Magnetooptical Susceptibility
275
3
Quantum-Mechanical Expressions for X(2) (M)
275
2
Theoretical Estimates for X(2) (M)
277
1
SHG from Multilayers
278
4
Experimental Considerations
282
3
Examples
285
32
MSHG Studies of Fe Surfaces
286
1
MSHG Study of Co/Au Multilayers
287
4
MSHG and MOKE Study of Co/Cu(001) Films
291
5
MSHG and MOKE Studies of Cu/Co/Cu(001) Films
296
1
MSHG Study of Cu/Co/Cu(001): The Appearance of QW Oscillations
297
2
NOMOKE Rotation from Fe
299
6
MSHG Study of Ni
305
1
MSHG Study of Cr2O3
306
1
MSHG Study of Co/Au: Observations of Quantum-Well States
307
4
Summary and Future Prospects
311
2
References
313
4
Index
317