Electronic, geometric, and magnetic properties of multiferroic heterostructures (A07)

In this period investigations on multiferroic layer systems comprising thin ferroelectrics, quasicrystalline barium titanate films and magnetic oxide substrates are in the focus. Manifestations of the magnetoelectric coupling across the interface are followed by changes of the magnetic structure (magnetic anisotropy) or the ferroelectric structure (domains, ferroelectric emission). Laterally resolving techniques will support the spectroscopic and theoretical methods.

DFG Programme Collaborative Research Centres

Subproject of SFB 762:  Functionality of Oxide Interfaces

Applicant Institution Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Co-Applicant Institution Universität Leipzig

Project Heads Privatdozentin Dr. Angelika Chassé; Professor Dr. Reinhard Denecke; Privatdozent Dr. Karl-Michael Schindler