ISSN:
1434-6036
Keywords:
72.15.G
;
75.60.E
;
78.70.D,E
;
83.70.F
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Giant magnetoresistance (GMR) has been observed in Co5Cu95 alloys fabricated by melt-spinning. The highest MR change of 28.0% occurs for Co5Cu95 after annealing at 450°C for 30 min. Based on the super-paramagnetic assumption, the average size of Co particles embedded in Cu matrix, ranging from 3.0 to 6.0 nm, has been determined by simulating the magnetization curves at 295 K which is higher than the blocking temperatures for the samples. Comparison with phenomenological theory for GMR indicates that the interfacial spin-dependent scattering is the dominant scattering mechanism underlying GMR origin in granular systems. Additionally, for the samples in as-quenched state or annealed at temperatureT A=350°C, the electron hybridization and super-paramagnetic behaviors of fine Co particles may be responsible for the low value of MR change.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01320844
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