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Presents information on the introduction of a procedure for the evaluation of hysteresis in the H space of a uniaxial ferromagnet with higher-order anisotropy. Validity of this procedure; How the vectors in the H, and M space line in the assumed symmetry; Suggestion that this method can be used for eliminating undesirable hysteresis in uniaxial materials.

Analyzes the spin reorientation transition in as-grown wedge-shaped Co/Au(111) films. Detection of critical thicknesses; Explanation for the system's behavior on the basis of the thickness-driven trajectory in the anisotropy space of the system.

It is shown in terms of a fully relativistic spin-polarized ab initio-type approach that in Pt/Co/Pt trilayers two types of anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR) have to be distinguished: an in-plane and an out-of-plane AMR. The obtained results, namely the magnetic field dependence as well as the thickness dependence of both AMR types are in very good agreement with a very recent experimental study, in which the in-plane as well as the out-of-plane AMR was reported for this system. The difference between the two types of AMR is visualized in terms of layer-resolved resistivities. In particular, it is confirmed that the anisotropic interface magnetoresistance (AIMR) introduced in the recent publication mainly originates in the vicinity of the Co/Pt interfaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The basics of the scanning electron microscope with polarization analysis are briefly reviewed, emphasizing the achievable magnetic resolution and image contrast. The design of an optimized spin-polarization detector based on the well-established LEED scattering principle is presented. Results of first tests are reported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Analyzes the consequences of the thickness dependence of anisotropy in ultrathin films for the spin-reorientation transitions (SRT) behavior in applied field for the two major field configurations. Occurrence of spontaneous SRT; Specification to ultrathin films.

Presents images of the magnetic domains of iron(100) surfaces using energy-resolved photoemission microscopy. Forms of magnetic dichroism in direct photoemission and secondary electron emission; Uses of the angular dependencies of the magnetodichroic effect; Applications of the magnetic spectromicroscopy based on the magnetodichroic phenomena.

Studies the fabrication of nanomagnet arrays by shadow deposition on self-organized semiconductor substrates.. Morphology of thee fabrication of nanomagnets; Identification of chains of triangular structures that originate from a step bunch to facet transition occurring at a specific substrate miscut; Longitudinal magneto-optic Kerr effect measurements.