Metallic Superlattices
Artificially Structured Materials
Published on 1. October 1987
Book
Hardback
284 pages
978-0-444-42863-9 (ISBN)
Description
The recent progress in evaporating techniques for preparing ultrathin films has made it possible to control each layer thickness on an atomic scale. By alternate deposition of two or more elements, artificial superstructures can be fabricated. Artificially structured multilayers have now begun to attract attention as a new class of superlattice, and the emphasis of this volume is on artificial superlattices formed from metallic elements. The term superlattice is used to refer to all multilayers with short wavelength compositional modulation, regardless of whether they are epitaxial or not. Artificial superlattices can be used in a model system for fundamental research. They can be controlled and designed to fit the study of a specific problem in solid state physics. The many examples given in this volume verify that metallic superlattices are highly attractive for use in basic studies. The reader is provided with an overview of metallic superlattices: one can see in what combination an artificial superstructure can be constructed, to which extent the structure can be tailored, and what the physical and chemical properties are.
The recent progress in evaporating techniques for preparing ultrathin films has made it possible to control each layer thickness on an atomic scale. By alternate deposition of two or more elements, artificial superstructures can be fabricated. Artificially structured multilayers have now begun to attract attention as a new class of superlattice, and the emphasis of this volume is on artificial superlattices formed from metallic elements. The term superlattice is used to refer to all multilayers with short wavelength compositional modulation, regardless of whether they are epitaxial or not. Artificial superlattices can be used in a model system for fundamental research. They can be controlled and designed to fit the study of a specific problem in solid state physics. The many examples given in this volume verify that metallic superlattices are highly attractive for use in basic studies. The reader is provided with an overview of metallic superlattices: one can see in what combination an artificial superstructure can be constructed, to which extent the structure can be tailored, and what the physical and chemical properties are.
The recent progress in evaporating techniques for preparing ultrathin films has made it possible to control each layer thickness on an atomic scale. By alternate deposition of two or more elements, artificial superstructures can be fabricated. Artificially structured multilayers have now begun to attract attention as a new class of superlattice, and the emphasis of this volume is on artificial superlattices formed from metallic elements. The term superlattice is used to refer to all multilayers with short wavelength compositional modulation, regardless of whether they are epitaxial or not. Artificial superlattices can be used in a model system for fundamental research. They can be controlled and designed to fit the study of a specific problem in solid state physics. The many examples given in this volume verify that metallic superlattices are highly attractive for use in basic studies. The reader is provided with an overview of metallic superlattices: one can see in what combination an artificial superstructure can be constructed, to which extent the structure can be tailored, and what the physical and chemical properties are.
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Language
English
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Oxford
United Kingdom
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Elsevier Science & Technology
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College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
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Illustrations
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Height: 240 mm
Width: 160 mm
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978-0-444-42863-9 (9780444428639)
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Content
1. Overview of Metallic Superlattice Studies (T. Shinjo). Introduction. Sample Preparation. Characterization. Physical Properties. Chemical Properties. Perspectives. 2. X-ray Diffraction Studies on Metallic Superlattices (Y. Fujii). Introduction. Experimental Methods of X-ray Diffraction. Kinematical Diffraction. Dynamical Diffraction. Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Diffraction Studies. Summary. 3. Neutron Diffraction Studies on Metallic Superlattices (Y. Endoh, C.F. Majkrzak). Introduction. Polarized Neutron Diffraction. Illustrative Examples. Conclusion. 4. Mossbauer Spectroscopic Studies on Superlattices (T. Shinjo). Introduction. Information from 57 Fe Mossbauer Spectra. Interface Magnetism. Superlattice Studies. 5. NMR Studies on Superlattices (H. Yasuoka). Introduction. Basic Aspects of NMR for Metallic Superlattices. Procedures for NMR Experiments. NMR Studies of Magnetic Superlattices. Concluding Remarks. 6. Superconductivity in Superlattices (V. Matijasevic, M.R. Beasley). Introduction. Review of Experimental Results. Theoretical Calculation. Conclusions and Future Directions. 7. Theories on Metallic Superlattices (K. Terakura). Introduction. Atomic Configuration and Magnetic Moment Distribution at Interfaces. Enhanced Magnetism at Surfaces and Interfaces. Magnetic Anisotropies at Surfaces and Interfaces. Elastic and Structural Properties. Summary. Appendix. Subject Index.