Layer-by-layer growth and magnetic properties of [Y.sub.3][Fe.sub.5][O.sub.12] thin films on [Gd.sub.3][Ga.sub.5][O.sub.12]

Authors :: Krockenberger, Y.
Yun, K.-S.
Hatano, T.
Arisawa, S.
Kawasaki, M.
Tokura, Y.
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics. Dec 15, 2009, Vol. 106 Issue 12, 123911-1-123911-3
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: The layer-by-layer growth of epitaxial yttrium-iron-garnet ([Y.sub.3][Fe.sub.5][O.sub.12]) thin films on (111) and (110) [Gd.sub.3][Ga.sub.5][O.sub.12] substrates are described that are verified by the intensity oscillations of reflections high energy electron diffraction during pulsed laser deposition. Magnetic anisotropy similar to bulk crystals is seen for as-grown films that are not subjected to a postannealing process.

Subjects :: Annealing -- Usage
Gadolinium -- Electric properties
Gadolinium -- Magnetic properties
Iron alloys -- Electric properties
Iron alloys -- Magnetic properties
Iron alloys -- Optical properties
Ablation (Vaporization technology) -- Usage
Yttrium -- Electric properties
Yttrium -- Optical properties
Yttrium -- Magnetic properties
Electrons -- Diffraction
Electrons -- Usage
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