Research Highlights

• Atomic-Scale Magnetic Disorder on Surfaces
• Giant Magneto-Impedance
• Nano-lithographic Arrays of Ferromagnetic Columns
• Magneto-Resistive Microscopy
• Patent for single heterogeneous alloy films which exhibit Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR)
• Quartz Tuning Fork Magnetic Sensor for Recording Head and Media Testing
• Reversal of Magnetization - including link to Animated Clip
• Robust Oxides for Biasing Read-Heads

The research focuses on a number of core issues in both basic and applied magnetism

• Micromagnetics and Hysteresis
• Dynamics
• Interfacial and Surface Phenomena
• Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR) and Spin Transport
• New Instrumentation and Techniques
• New Thin Film Storage Media

• Nanoparticle Arrays Via Electrodeposition
• Cluster-Beam Deposition of Magnetic Particles
• Laser-Ablated Orthoferrites
• Thermodynamic Determination of Finite Size Effects in Nanostructures
• Nanoprobe Characterization of Magnetic Nanostructures
• Controlled Nanoscale Growth and Characterization of Metal and Metal Oxide Materials