Abstract
Self-consistent band-structure calculations using the LAPW method are performed for layered structures made of Fe and V in order to study the distribution of magnetic moments near the (001) and (110) interfaces. It is found that the atomic magnetic moment of Fe at the interface is appreciably reduced from its bulk value of 2.2 mu B and a small negative magnetic moment (antiparallel to the Fe moment) is induced on V at the interface. The result is analysed in terms of the local-environment effect and is compared with previous work on random Fe-V alloys.