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June 9, 2004

Nano Spin

Source:  Laura H. Lewis

      References:

"The CoPt system: a natural exchange spring" Lewis LH, Kim J, Barmak K PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER 327 (2-4): 190-193 APR 2003.
 

Description:

The above image shows the calculated spin density of cobalt nanowires on platinum. Large peaks reflect the stronger magnetization of Co sites; whereas the small peaks reflect the much smaller magnetization induced in the normally non-magnetic Pt substrate.
 

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