Anomalously high surface deceleration of the domain wall and magnetic stray field micro-distribution over a surface of amorphous ferromagnet

Abstract: It was founded using the magneto-optical technique that the domain wall in the iron-based amorphous ferromagnet in its movement experienced enhanced deceleration on the surface compared to the volume. The surface deceleration of the wall intensifies under water molecules adsorption on the sample surface. This effect is explained by the domain wall interaction with magnetic micro-defects observed on the sample surface using a magnetic force microscope. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]