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Surface magneto-optic Kerr effect (SMOKE).

Journal Article · · J. Magn. Magn. Mater.
The purpose of this article is to stimulate interest in the power of the surface magneto-optic Kerr effect (SMOKE) technique to address a range of contemporary issues associated with the physics of interfacial magnetic materials. Magneto-optics is introduced from both historical and modern perspectives. Experimental considerations are briefly considered. Topics highlighted include the phases of face-centered Fe, the phenomenon of oscillatory magnetic coupling, the two-dimensional spin-reorientation transition, step-induced magnetic anistropies in FCC and BCC systems, and spin frustration at the interface between ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic films.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
SC; NSF
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
942524
Report Number(s):
ANL/MSD/JA-32276
Journal Information:
J. Magn. Magn. Mater., Journal Name: J. Magn. Magn. Mater. Journal Issue: 1-3 ; Oct. 1999 Vol. 200; ISSN 0304-8853; ISSN JMMMDC
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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