Magneto-optical Kerr effect with non-uniform optical polarisation
Lead Research Organisation:
Durham University
Department Name: Physics
Abstract
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| Ifan Hughes (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | Our results made other researchers aware of the potential for using non-uniformly polarised light to perform Magneto optical Kerr effect spectroscopy at normal incidence. The smaller than usual spot size makes this a useful microscope technique. Our understanding of the role of the non-uniform polarisation of eth focussed light also allowed us to explain previous measurements which did not fit with the conventional explanation of this effect. |
| Exploitation Route | We are preparing the key results for publications. We anticipate that other researchers will use the RMOKE technique developed by us in this work in their own laboratories. |
| Sectors | Digital/Communication/Information Technologies (including Software) |
| Description | Our results made other researchers aware of the potential for using non-uniformly polarised light to perform Magneto optical Kerr effect spectroscopy at normal incidence. The smaller than usual spot size makes this a useful microscope technique. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2013 |