Present and future applications of magnetic nanostructures grown by FEBID

De Teresa, J.M. and Fernandez-Pacheco, A. (2014) Present and future applications of magnetic nanostructures grown by FEBID. Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, (doi: 10.1007/s00339-014-8617-7)

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Abstract

Currently, magnetic nanostructures are routinely grown by focused electron beam induced deposition (FEBID). In the present article, we review the milestones produced in the topic in the past as well as the future applications of this technology. Regarding past milestones, we highlight the achievement of high-purity cobalt and iron deposits, the high lateral resolution obtained, the growth of 3D magnetic deposits, the exploration of magnetic alloys and the application of magnetic deposits for Hall sensing and in domain-wall conduit and magnetologic devices. With respect to future perspectives of the topic, we emphasize the potential role of magnetic nanostructures grown by FEBID for applications related to highly integrated 2D arrays, 3D nanowires devices, fabrication of advanced scanning-probe systems, basic studies of magnetic structures and their dynamics, small sensors (including biosensors) and new applications brought by magnetic alloys and even exchange biased systems.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Fernandez-Pacheco, Dr Amalio
Authors: De Teresa, J.M., and Fernandez-Pacheco, A.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing
Publisher:Springer
ISSN:0947-8396
Published Online:23 July 2014

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