Magneto-optical properties of transition metal systems in the visible and X-ray regime
Journal
IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
6
Pages
3301-3306
Date Issued
1995
Author(s)
Abstract
The basis of theoretical investigations of the magneto-optical properties of transition metals is outlined. It is shown that an appropriate description of the electronic structure has to account for both the spin-orbit coupling and the magnetic state of the system. Results of corresponding calculations on the magneto-optical Kerr effect in the visible regime of light, as well as of the magnetic dichroism in X-ray absorption are presented, and spectra are found to be in very satisfying agreement with experimental data.
Type
journal article