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Direct imaging of current-induced domain wall motion in CoFeB structures

Authors :
Heyne, L.
Klaui, M.
Backes, D.
Mohrke, P.
Moore, T.A.
Kimling, J.G.
Boulle, O.
Rudiger, U.
Heyderman, L.J.
Rodriguez, A. Fraile
Nolting, F.
Kirsch, K.
Mattheis, R.
Source :
Journal of Applied Physics. April 1, 2008, Vol. 103 Issue 7, 07D928-1-07D928-3
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

X-ray photoemission electron microscopy is used for probing current-induced domain wall motion in CoFeB wires. The studies have shown that the domain wall pinning is due to edge roughness and not due to pinning at intrinsic grain boundaries, which is absent in CoFeB.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218979
Volume :
103
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Applied Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.180532257