Title :
Noncontact GMR measurements of synthetic spin valves using IR reflection spectroscopy
Author :
Vopsaroiu, M. ; Matthew, J.A.D. ; McNeill, K.A. ; Thompson, S.M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Univ. of York, UK
Abstract :
The magnetorefractive effect has been used in infrared reflection spectroscopy to study the magnetotransport properties of synthetic spin valves. This optical noncontact technique shows excellent correlation with the electrical giant magnetoresistance data.
Keywords :
giant magnetoresistance; infrared spectra; magneto-optical effects; photoreflectance; spin valves; IR reflection spectroscopy; electrical giant magnetoresistance data; infrared reflection spectroscopy; magnetorefractive effect; magnetotransport properties; noncontact GMR measurements; optical noncontact technique; synthetic spin valves; Conducting materials; Conductivity; Dielectric materials; Giant magnetoresistance; Infrared spectra; Magnetic materials; Magnetic properties; Optical reflection; Spectroscopy; Spin valves;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.2003.815726
