The irradiation effect on the NiFe/Cu/NiFe/NiMn spin valve has been investi
gated. It was found that the defect density was enhanced ten times after th
e irradiation of 8 MeV Ni-ions at the dosage of 10(13)/cm(2). The ill-H hys
teresis as well as the magnetoresistance ratio has been found to be changed
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