How to calculate saturation magnetisation in GMR effect?

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The discussion focuses on calculating saturation magnetisation (M_S) in the context of the Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) effect, specifically for multilayers made of permalloy. The user aims to determine the antiferromagnetic coupling (J_{AF}) using the equation J_{AF}=-\frac{\mu_0 M_S t}{4}H_S, where H_S is derived from H_S=\frac{K}{M_S}. The challenge lies in identifying the anisotropy constant (K) for permalloy, which is necessary for the calculations. The user has found some relevant data for permalloy to assist in their calculations.

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Homework Statement


Hello everyone. This is my first post.
I'm working now on my laboratory report from GMR effect. I have to calculate the antiferromagnetic coupling for my multilayers. I have only resistance versus magnetic field graphs.

Homework Equations


I want to use the equation:
##J_{AF}=-\frac{\mu_0 M_S t}{4}H_S##
It's easy to find ##H_S##, ##\mu_0## and t is given, and I need ##M_S##.

The Attempt at a Solution


I have found equation $$H_S=\frac{K}{M_S},$$ but there is next unknown K, which is the anisotropy constant, and I'm not sure how it is for permalloy which the multilayers were made.

Thank you for your help.
 
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