Witt, J. D. S., Hase, Thomas P. A., Fan, R., Kinane, Christian J., Charlton, T. R., Langridge, Sean and Blamire, M. G. (2011) Strain dependent selection of spin-slip phases in sputter deposited thin-film epitaxial holmium. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, Vol.23 (No.41). p. 416006. doi:10.1088/0953-8984/23/41/416006

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Abstract

We report the structural and magnetic characterization of sputter deposited epitaxial Ho. We present room temperature characterization by atomic force microscopy and x-ray diffraction and temperature dependent characterization by x-ray diffraction and neutron diffraction. The data show the onset and change of the magnetic state as a function of temperature. Films of different thickness, exhibiting signs of differing epitaxially induced strain, tend towards specific spin-slip phases in the low temperature regime. The more highly strained thinnest films tend towards values with a longer magnetic wavelength.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	Q Science > QC Physics Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Physics
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Epitaxy, Thin films, Sputtering (Physics), Holmium
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter
Publisher:	Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:	0953-8984
Official Date:	2011
Dates:	Date Event 2011 Published
Volume:	Vol.23
Number:	No.41
Page Range:	p. 416006
DOI:	10.1088/0953-8984/23/41/416006
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Funder:	Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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