研究目的
To investigate the influence of capping layer material on the interfacial Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction (iDMI) and interface perpendicular anisotropy in Pt/Co/X multilayers with X = Cu, Ir, MgO, Pt.
研究成果
The iDMI is mainly induced by the Pt/Co interface, with capping layers (Cu, MgO) having negligible contribution, while Ir reduces iDMI due to interface quality issues. For symmetric Pt/Co/Pt, iDMI cancels out. Surface anisotropy constants are similar for Cu and Ir cappings but lower for MgO due to oxidation. BLS is effective for iDMI characterization, but linear model deviations occur for thin films.
研究不足
Deviation from linear behavior in iDMI and anisotropy for thinner Co layers due to interface degradation, strain misfit, and decreased Curie temperature; lesser quality of Pt/Co/Ir system affects measurements; iDMI is sample deposition condition dependent.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study uses sputtering to grow Pt/Co/X multilayers on Si substrates, with characterization by x-ray diffraction, vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and Brillouin light scattering (BLS) in Damon-Eshbach geometry to probe magnetic properties and iDMI.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples have structure Si/SiO2/Ta (3 nm)/Pt (3 nm)/Co (tCo)/X/Ta (3 nm) with X as Cu, Ir, MgO, or Pt, and Co thickness varied from 0.8 to 2.5 nm. Data are collected from these fabricated samples.
3:8 to 5 nm. Data are collected from these fabricated samples.
List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Sputtering system with base pressure <2×10^-8 Torr, VSM, x-ray diffractometer, BLS setup with laser and detectors. Materials include Si substrates, Ta, Pt, Co, Cu, Ir, MgO layers.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Samples grown at room temperature, characterized by XRD for structure, VSM for magnetic hysteresis and saturation magnetization, BLS for spin wave frequencies with in-plane magnetic field applied.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Linear fits for Ms×t vs. thickness to determine Ms and dead layer, Keff calculation from Hs, iDMI constant determination from frequency difference in BLS spectra using theoretical models.
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