Detecting the L10 Phase in Iron Platinum Thin Films by Electron Diffraction

Authors

Daniel Richardson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Richard Vanfleet, Brigham Young University

Keywords

L10 phase, iron platinum thin films, electron diffraction

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

Iron platinum is an exciting material being studied for its magnetic properties for possible use as the material in magnetic memory storage (e.g. hard drive). Why use iron platinum? In today’s technological world of ever decreasing dimensions, the hunt is on for mechanisms and materials that will allow electronic devices to become smaller and smaller. Using iron platinum, the physical space needed to store one bit of information is much smaller than space needed if using the current material. Imagine being able to store 100 bits of information per square centimeter as compared to only 10 bits.

Recommended Citation

Richardson, Daniel and Vanfleet, Dr. Richard (2013) "Detecting the L10 Phase in Iron Platinum Thin Films by Electron Diffraction," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2733.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2733