Title :
Analysis of torque measurements on films with oblique anisotropy
Author :
Abelmann, Leon ; Kambersky, Vladimir ; Lodder, Cock ; Popma, Theo J A
Author_Institution :
MESA Res. Inst., Twente Univ., Enschede, Netherlands
fDate :
11/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A measurement method is discussed to determine the magnetic anisotropy energy in a sample without assuming an a priori model for the origins of the anisotropy. The measurement procedure involves torque measurements in five different planes. Since it is especially useful for films with an oblique anisotropy axis, the method is illustrated on an obliquely evaporated Co80Ni20 film
Keywords :
cobalt alloys; ferromagnetic properties of substances; magnetic anisotropy; magnetic thin films; magnetic variables measurement; nickel alloys; torque measurement; vapour deposited coatings; Co80Ni20 film; magnetic anisotropy energy; measurement method; oblique anisotropy axis; obliquely evaporated film; torque measurement analysis; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Energy measurement; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic anisotropy; Magnetic films; Magnetic recording; Magnetization; Physics; Substrates; Torque measurement;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on