X-ray scattering from magnetic, rough surfaces

A study was conducted to analyze expressions for the resonant magnetic x-ray scattering from rough surfaces. Four formulas were utilized to examine the structural and magnetic roughness, including the correlation between them. The effects of magnetic domain structure and magnetic dead layers on the surface scattering was then discussed. Experimental results indicated that the leading contribution to the diffuse component is nonzero if the magnetic and structural roughness are correlated.