Nonlinear magneto-optical effect in Fe/Au superlattices modulated by noninteger atomic layers

Katsuaki Sato, Akihiro Kodama, Masaaki Miyamoto, Koki Takanashi, Hiroyasu Fujimori, Theo Rasing

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Abstract

Magnetic second harmonic generation (MSHG) signals from the Fe/Au superlattices grown on MgO (100) substrate have been investigated. The measurements were carried out in the longitudinal Kerr geometry with a 45° incidence. The magnetic field of ±0.2 T was applied to provide a magnetic saturation. The polar plot of azimuth dependence of the MSHG intensity showed a four-fold symmetry pattern similar to that observed in Fe/Au superlattices modulated by integer atomic layers. Azimuthal patterns show 45° rotation by reversing the magnetic field. Nonlinear Kerr rotation angle of 23.2° was observed in the x = 3.75 superlattice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6785-6787
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume87
Issue number9 III
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000 May 1
Event44th Annual Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 1999 Nov 151999 Nov 18

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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