Abstract
A series of CoxAg100-x granular films was prepared by ion beam sputtering and annealed at 100 degree(s)C, 250 degree(s)C, 400 degree(s)C, 500 degree(s)C, respectively. The optical constants, the complex dielectric function and magneto-optical Kerr parameters were measured at room temperature. It was found that Kerr rotation and ellipticity with increasing of the Co content. For the samples Co17Ag83, the strong Kerr effect enhancement is observed around the Ag plasma edge. With the annealing temperature increasing, the enhancement peak shifted toward the low photon energy region. From the analysis of the numerical calculations, it is concluded that the magneto-optical Kerr effect enhancement is due to the presence of the steep plasma edge.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 502-505 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering |
| Volume | 4086 |
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| State | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 4th International Conference on Thin Film Physics and Applications - Shanghai, China Duration: 8 May 2000 → 11 May 2000 |
Keywords
- Magnetic granular films
- Magneto-optical Kerr effect
- Plasma oscillation