Ce 5dmagnetic profile in Fe/Ce multilayers for theαandγ-like Ce phases by x-ray resonant magnetic scattering

Antiferromagnetic dipolar ordering in[Co2MnGe∕V]Nmultilayers

“…By observing the difference in the specular reflectivity for the two magnetization directions parallel and antiparallel to the photon helicity of circularly polarized x-rays in an energy scan across the L 2,3 edge of a magnetic element, one can derive the magnetization profile of a ferromagnetic thin film. This has been demonstrated convincingly for [Co 2 MnGe/Au] 50 multilayers [182] and other systems [174,198,173]. Since in the [Co 2 MnGe/V] 20 multilayers under study here, we have two magnetic elements, the analysis for Mn and Co can be carried out separately.…”

“…X-ray resonant magnetic scattering (XRMS) allows for the determination of elementspecific chemical and magnetic depth profiles of layered structures [172,173,174]. These profiles can be obtained by a quantitative analysis of specular reflectivity measurements, usually performed by numerical simulation.…”

Heusler films and multilayers: X-ray resonant magnetic scattering and polarized neutron reflectivity studies on the relation between structure and magnetism

“…Forthe [Co 2 MnGe/AlO x ] 50 Heuslermultilayerthiseffectismost pronounced. The interfacialp rofile att he top and bottom interfacesiss hownschematicallyin Fig.14.…”

“…Asimilars eparationo fcharge and magnetic scattering isnotpossible in the caseo fresonantmagnetic X-rayscattering. 50 multilayer.The NSF reflectivity iss olelydue tothe nuclearprofile,while the SF reflectivity isentirelyduetothe magneticprofile. The separation of nuclearand magneticscattering is achieved byfirst saturating the sample parallel tothe y -axisand then rotating the sample in remanence,suchthatt he magnetization vector isoriented parallel tothe x -axis(SF-axis).…”

Depth-resolved magnetization distribution in ultra thin films by soft X-ray resonant magnetic reflectivity

“…The magnetic properties of the 3d (transition metals) and 4f (rare earths) levels can be probed in the soft X-ray range (200 to 2000 eV) in the vicinity of their L 2,3 edges (2p → 3d transition) or M 4,5 edges (3d → 4f transition). These transitions exhibit sharp and strong resonances [24,25]. They provide a high charge and magnetic contrast allowing the study of multielement heterostructures.…”