Theory of interface resistances

K. M. Schep, J. B.A.N. Van Hoof, P. J. Kelly, G. E.W. Bauer, J. E. Inglesfield

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Abstract

The interface resistances of magnetic multilayers are calculated without any adjustable parameters by combining first-principles electronic structure calculations with the Boltzmann equation. The microscopic mechanism of specular interface scattering in combination with diffuse bulk scattering can largely explain the experimentally observed values for the interface resistances of Co/Cu multilayers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1166-1167
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Volume177-181
Issue numberPART 2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1998 Jan

Keywords

  • Electrical transport
  • Electronic structure
  • Interface resistance
  • Magnetoresistance - giant
  • Magnetoresistance - theory

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