Magnetoresistive element, method of manufacturing the same, and magnetic memory

摘要

A magnetoresistive element according to an embodiment includes: a first magnetic layer; a tunnel barrier layer on the first magnetic layer; a second magnetic layer placed on the tunnel barrier layer and containing CoFe; and a nonmagnetic layer placed on the second magnetic layer, and containing nitrogen and at least one element selected from the group consisting of B, Ta, Zr, Al, and Ce.