Ultrathin Metal Films

Ultrathin metal films have gained growing potential as magnetic sensors, recording materials and novel devices such as spin filters or transistors. This book discusses the close correlation between magnetic and structural properties of thin films for numerous examples of epitaxial metal films, while emphasis is laid on the stabilization of novel structures compared to the bulk material. Further options, possibilities, and limits for applications are given. Techniques for the characterisation of thin films are also presented.