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Publication
Review of Scientific Instruments
Paper
Determination of magnetic domain structure by Fraunhofer diffraction
Abstract
Ferrofluid decorated magnetic domain patterns diffract light like a diffraction grating. The resulting patterns are influenced by the size and structure of the individual domains providing a convenient measure of these properties.