(Co/Pd)4-Co-Pd-NiFe spring magnets with highly tunable and uniform magnetization tilt angles

By varying the Pd thickness (t(Pd)) from 0 to 8 nm in [Co/Pd](4)/Co/Pd(t(Pd))/NiFe exchange springs, we demonstrate (i) continuous tailoring of the exchange coupling between a [Co/Pd](4)/Co layer w ...

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