We report on the search for ferromagnetism in undoped and cobalt-doped high-k dielectric HfO2 films. Over a broad range of growth conditions, we do not observe ferromagnetism in undoped HfO2 films. On the other hand, we do observe room temperature ferromagnetism in dilutely Co-doped HfO2 films, but the origin of the same appears extrinsic (a Co rich surface layer) at least for the regime of growth conditions explored.
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