Ultrathin Metal Films: Magnetic and Structural Properties

by Matthias Wuttig, X. Liu

Overview

Ultrathin metal films have great potential for applications in areas such as magnetic sensors, recording materials, and novel devices such as spin filters or transistors. This research monograph discusses the close correlation between the magnetic and structural properties of thin films in the context of numerous examples of epitaxial metal films, while emphasis is laid on the stabilization of novel structures compared to the bulk material. Further options, possibilities, and limits for applications are given. Techniques for the characterization of thin films are addressed as well.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783540583592
Publisher:	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publication date:	09/01/2005
Series:	Springer Tracts in Modern Physics , #206
Edition description:	2004
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Growth of Ultrathin Metal Films.- Structure of Ultrathin Films.- Magnetism of Ultrathin Metal Films.- Epitaxy-Stabilized Structures.- Correlation between Magnetism, Structure and Growth.- Manganese Films on Cu (100) and Ni (100).- Summary and Outlook.