Dependence of exchange bias field on composition of stabilizing layer and sputtering process in synthetic ferrimagnetic coupled media

The effect of exchange field <f>Hex</f> on media properties and the dependence of <f>Hex</f> on composition of stabilizing layers and sputtering process in SF media have been examined. It is revealed that to increase <f>Hex</f>, it is necessary to increase the saturation magnetization of the ferromagnetic layers and to reduce the interface roughness. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]