Growth, structure, and texture of epitaxial Fe100-xPdx films deposited on MgO(100) at room temperature:: An x-ray diffraction study

In this work, Fe100-xPdx films with x=43, ... ,22, deposited on MgO(100) at room temperature using pulsed laser deposition, are examined. The films growth texture, crystal structure, and microstructure are analyzed in detail using x-ray diffraction methods. The specifics of the growth of martensitic Fe-Pd films are reviewed and discussed. The experiments are focused on epitaxial growth, the distinction of the phases, and twinning occurring in the system. The results indicate that compared to bulk material, the fct martensite can be stabilized by compressive film stress.