Abstract
Epitaxial single-domain smooth Ni films were MBE grown on MgO substrates in both (001) and (111) orientations. It was evident that annealing has a significant effect on the surface and magnetic properties of Ni films on MgO(001). STM imaging of the (001) annealed Ni surface indicated periodic surface nano-patterning. The magnetic anisotropy of the films was also affected by the annealing.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1524-1527 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2003 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films