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This paper reports nanofabrications of in-plane nanoconstrictions in ferromagnetic films by electron beam lithography (EBL). In this process a LOR/PMMA bilayer technique was applied to create a clear undercut for subsequent metalisation and lift-off processes. Monte Carlo simulation was applied to investigate the resist profiles in PMMA layer with various thicknesses. The simulation result was used to decide the layer thicknesses in the design of the bilayer stack. With this technique the constrictions as small as 20-30 nm for spintronic devices in ferromagnetic films have been achieved and magneto resistance was measured. This is the first time to apply LOR/PMMA bilayer technique for nanodevices fabrication. © 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.mee.2007.01.165

Type

Journal article

Journal

Microelectronic Engineering

Publication Date

01/05/2007

Volume

84

Pages

1499 - 1502