Jang, SH Kang, T Kim, HJ Kim, KY 2024-01-21T10:09:12Z 2024-01-21T10:09:12Z 2021-09-01 2002-09 0018-9464 https://pubs.kist.re.kr/handle/201004/139275 A key requirement for spin valves (SV) with nano-oxide layers (NOL) are the formation of the smooth and uniform interface between NOL and magnetic layer for specular electron scattering. We investigated the natural oxidation conditions using mixed gases (O-2/N-2 and O-2/Ar) for the uniform NOL formation in specular SVs. We have compared the magnetoresistance (MR) properties and thermal stability of SVs with NOL formed in mixed gases with those formed using pure O-2. We can optimize oxidation conditions using mixed gases for enhanced MR ratio and reduced interlayer coupling field. English IEEE-INST ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS INC MAGNETORESISTANCE ENHANCEMENT Improved GMR characteristics of specular spin valves by nano-oxide layer formation with mixed gases Article 10.1109/TMAG.2002.803154 1 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS, v.38, no.5, pp.2688 - 2690 IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MAGNETICS 38 5 2688 2690 scie scopus 000178867200263 2-s2.0-0036761689 Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Physics, Applied Engineering Physics Article; Proceedings Paper MAGNETORESISTANCE ENHANCEMENT nano-oxide layer specular scattering spin valve