Enhanced magneto-optical Kerr effect in oxidized Co thin films.

Authors :: Rellinghaus, B.
de Avila, S. Fernandez
Weller, D.
Armelles, G.
Beyers, R.
Kellock, A.
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics; 6/1/1998 Part 1 of 2, Vol. 83 Issue 11, p5621, 5p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 28 Graphs
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: Reports on a study which focused on the oxidization process of the structural and magneto-optical properties of postdeposition oxidized Co thin films. Formation of a double-layered structure of fcc Co3O4 in the oxidization process; Measurement of the magneto-optical Kerr effect; Methodology used to conduct the study; Results of the study.