A new technique for contrast separation in wide-field magneto-optical Kerr microscopy is
introduced. Utilizing the light from eight light emitting diodes, guided to the microscope by …

Magnetic insulators, such as yttrium iron garnets (YIGs), are important for spin-wave or
magnonic devices as their low damping enables low-power dissipation. Magnetic insulator …

The measurement of MOKE (Magneto-Optical Kerr Effect) magnetization loops in a wide-
field Kerr microscope offers the advantage that the relevant domain images along the loop …

Magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) is a leading contender for next generation high-density
nonvolatile memory technology. Fast and efficient switching of MTJs between different …

Abstract Ta/CoFeB/MgO/Ta multilayer known as the fundamental building block for magnetic
tunneling junctions, has been studied for decades. However, its thermostability is normally …

We report a study on the evolution of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA) in
Ta/Mo/CoFeB/MgO/Ta junctions annealed at 350° C for different periods of time. The PMA …

Abstract The effects of Pt/Ta seed layer on the thermal stability of perpendicular magnetic
anisotropy (PMA) compared to a single Ta seed layer was investigated in detail. The results …

Spincaloric and spintronic effects in Co-Fe-B/MgO based magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs)
gained interest in recent research. Higher storage density, lower power consumption and …

We studied the thermal stability of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA) in
Ta/Mo/CoFeB/MgO/Ta films with and without inserted Mo layers. In the absence of a Mo …

Ultrathin MgO-based magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) features high electron/heat current
density, presenting important applications in spintronics. Here, we report a first-principles …