Variation of the magnetic domain structure with reversal field (invited).

Autor: Woodward, R. C., Lance, A. M., Street, R., Stamps, R. L.
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Zdroj: Journal of Applied Physics; 5/15/2003, Vol. 93 Issue 10, p6567, 5p, 2 Black and White Photographs, 3 Graphs
Abstrakt: A rate dependence of the magnetic domain structure has been observed in a Pt/Co multilayer. The form of the domain structure as a function of the rate of change of magnetization was studied using nanosecond pulsed magnetic fields. At low fields the magnetization pattern consists of a dendritic like growth of the domains. As the magnitude of the pulse field is increased the patterns change to a more circular structure with smooth boundaries. The change in structure can be quantified and is discussed in terms of a field dependence where different behaviors can be clearly identified. The structure observed results from a narrowing of the distribution of energy barriers to reversal as the field is increased. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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