Magnetism in V/Co(0001) hcp interfaces: Density functional calculations

We investigate the magnetic properties of V/Co interfacial systems and adatoms within the density functional theory taking into account the structural relaxation. The hybridization between the V and Co orbitals results in a V magnetic moment induced by the surrounding Co atoms. The ground state V magnetic moment magnitudes range from ~ 0 to 2.17 μB/atom depending on the specific local environment.