Abstract
The application of low temperature spin-polarized scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy in magnetic fields for the quantitative characterization of spin polarization, magnetization reversal and magnetic anisotropy of individual nano structures is reviewed. We find that structural relaxation, spin polarization and magnetic anisotropy vary on the nm scale near the border of a bilayer Co island on Cu(1 1 1). This relaxation is lifted by perimetric decoration with Fe. We discuss the role of spatial variations of the spin-dependent electronc properties within and at the edge of a single nano structure for its magnetic properties.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 394008 |
Journal | Journal of Physics Condensed Matter |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 39 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 Oct 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- magnetization reversal
- nano magnetism
- scanning tunneling microscopy
- spin polarization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics