Dimensionality crossover in the induced magnetization of Pd layers

The magnetic ordering of a series of samples consisting of ultrathin Fe layers embedded in Pd was investigated using the magneto-optical Kerr effect. The samples consisted of a single Fe layer with nominal thickness 0.2≤dFe≤1.6 monolayers sandwiched between two 20 monolayer Pd layers. A dimensionality crossover from two dimensions to three dimensions occurs as dFe is increased from 0.4 to 1.0 monolayers. First-principles calculations were performed in order to determine the magnetic profile, and we used a spin-wave quantum well model for obtaining a qualitative description of the dimensionality crossover. The results clearly prove the existence of a dimensionality crossover in the induced magnetization, opening new routes for addressing the influence of extension on order.

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