Kabos, P.
, Kos, A.
and Silva, T.
(2000),
Vectorial second-harmonic magneto-optic kerr effect measurement, Journal of Applied Physics, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=2481
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Vectorial second-harmonic magneto-optic kerr effect measurement
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A significant modification of an existing experimental technique based on the second-harmonic magneto-optical Kerr effect (SH-MOKE) is introduced. With a p-polarized pumping optical wave incident upon a magnetic film, the transverse component of magnetization causes a change in the second-harmonic generation efficiency of the material and the longitudinal component of the magnetization produces a change in the polarization rotation and/or ellipicity of the second-harmonic signal. This permits simultaneous hectorial measurement of the in-plane magnetization components. Examples of measured hysteresis loops from 50 nm thick permalloy films and procedures for SH-MOKE signal calibration are presented.Citation
Journal of Applied Physics
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87
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9
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hysteresis, magnetic thin film, vectorial magnetizaition measurement
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Created April 30, 2000, Updated October 12, 2021