Percolation-related magnetic coupling and magnetoresistance properties in Fe/Si1-xAgx multilayers

Hai Wang*, Yun Jun Tang, Xiang Li, Xi Chen, Yin Jun Wang, Tao Zhu, Hong Wu Zhao, Wen Shan Zhan

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)183-187
Number of pages5
JournalChinese Physics
Volume11
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Doping
  • Interlayer coupling
  • Magnetoresistance

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