Abstract
We present a theoretical study of the combined effect of spin valve and anisotropic magnetoresistance in NiFe/Cu/NiFe layered thin films, using an extended form of the semiclassical Camley and Barnas model for electron transport. The anisotropic magnetoresistance is treated by introducing spin-dependent anisotropic mean free paths in the NiFe layers. From calculations of both magnetoresistance effects as a function of NiFe and Cu thickness, we discuss the validity of a description of the combined effect in terms of a simple summation of spin valve and anisotropic magnetoresistance.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Magnetic ultrathin films : multilayers and surfaces, interfaces and characterization : symposium held April 12-16, 1993, San Francisco, California, U.S.A. |
Editors | B.T. Jonker |
Place of Publication | Warrendale |
Publisher | Materials Research Society |
Pages | 283-288 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 1558992111 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1993 |
Event | 1993 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, United States Duration: 12 Apr 1993 → 16 Apr 1993 https://www.mrs.org/spring1993 |
Publication series
Name | Materials Research Society symposium proceedings |
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Volume | 313 |
Conference
Conference | 1993 MRS Spring Meeting |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | San Francisco |
Period | 12/04/93 → 16/04/93 |
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