Abstract
In this paper, we present a study of the magnetic coupling and magnetoresistance (MR) properties in Fe/Si1-xAgx multilayers with a granular Si1-xAgx spacer layer. We have found that, with increasing silver content (x) in a silicon matrix, the magnetic state of multilayers changes from a nonmagnetic coupling state to weak antiferromagnetic around the percolation point of the ∼2.4 nm thick spacer Si1-xAgx. The MR measurements also reveal an abrupt increase of MR near the same percolation point. These changes are ascribed to the formation of the percolation path in the granular spacer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 183-187 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chinese Physics |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Doping
- Interlayer coupling
- Magnetoresistance