Abstract
We report on the spin reorientation phase transition in Fe(110) ultrathin films, epitaxially grown on a W(110) single crystal. The critical film thickness of the magnetic reorientation ${(t}_{\mathrm{r}})$ has been monitored by spin-resolved photoemission. Either an increase or a decrease of ${t}_{\mathrm{r}}$ can be induced by controlled modification of the surface (anisotropy) of the Fe films. ${t}_{\mathrm{r}}$ is reduced by deposition of noble metal (Ag and Au) overlayers on the Fe(110) surface. The effect is significantly more pronounced in the case of Au overlayers than Ag. In contrast, ${t}_{\mathrm{r}}$ is found to increase by small amounts of oxygen (0.25 monolayer) adsorbed on the Fe(110) surface.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
