Reconstruction of induction distributions in thin films from DPC images

Zweck, J., Chapman, J.N., McVitie, S. and Hoffmann, H. (1992) Reconstruction of induction distributions in thin films from DPC images. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 104-07, pp. 315-316. (doi: 10.1016/0304-8853(92)90813-4)

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Abstract

Pairs of differential phase contrast (DPC) images, recorded on a scanning transmission electron microscope, can be analysed quantitatively to yield information about the local direction and strength of the induction within a magnetic thin film. The resolution of the images is dependent on the size of the electron probe and can be ≈ 10 nm. The programme used for analysing the magnetic images is part of a versatile suite for digital image processing (DIP) and runs on a PC. Analysis of DPC images to yield induction maps is particularly useful around regions of magnetisation reversal where the spatial variation of magnetisation can be complex. Images of domain walls in soft magnetic permalloy films are presented and their analysis and interpretation discussed.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:McVitie, Professor Stephen and Chapman, Professor John
Authors: Zweck, J., Chapman, J.N., McVitie, S., and Hoffmann, H.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering
College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishers B.V.
ISSN:0304-8853

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