On the origins of the enhanced magneto-optical Kerr effect in ultrathin Fe and Co multilayers
Journal
Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Journal Volume
156
Journal Issue
1-3
Pages
173-174
Date Issued
1996
Author(s)
Abstract
The magneto-optical Kerr effect in several Fe and Co multilayers has been calculated. Three possible origins for the enhanced Kerr rotations found in the ultrathin multilayers, namely, the increased interface Fe and Co magnetic moments, stronger spin-orbit coupling and induced magnetization in the heavy nonmagnetic elements, are investigated.
Type
journal article