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Magneto-Optical Effects in Ultrathin Magnetic Structures

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Ultrathin Magnetic Structures II

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The magneto-optic Kerr effect has provided an important new means of probing a broad range of thin film magnetic properties. This chapter covers recent developments and new applications of magneto-optical techniques with an emphasis on phenomena encountered in thin film structures. No attempt has been made to include all relevant topics nor to reference all important work in the field. The objective has been to provide a balanced summary of magnetooptic Kerr effect applications that complement topics covered in other chapters of this two volume set on ultrathin magnetic structures.

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Bader, S.D., Erskine, J.L. (1994). Magneto-Optical Effects in Ultrathin Magnetic Structures. In: Heinrich, B., Bland, J.A.C. (eds) Ultrathin Magnetic Structures II. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-27166-X_4

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