Abstract
Mn2Au, a layered bimetal, is successfully grown using molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). The experiments and theoretical calculations presented suggest that Mn2Au film is antiferromagnetic with a very low critical temperature. The antiferromagnetic nature is demonstrated by measuring the exchange-bias effect of Mn2Au/Fe bilayers. This study establishes a primary basis for further research of this new antiferromagnet in spin-electronic device applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6374-6379 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 47 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- MnAu
- antiferromagnetic spintronics
- antiferromagnets
- exchange bias
- molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)