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Magnetic Force Microscopy: Recent Advances and Applications

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We review the principles of magnetic force microscopy and describe recent advances in imaging methods and probes. Some current applications of MFM in experimental micromag-netism and materials development are also discussed, as well as challenges in image interpretation and in using MFM for quantitative work.

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    Ken Babcock, Matthew Dugas, Scott Manalis & Virgil Elings

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Babcock, K., Dugas, M., Manalis, S. et al. Magnetic Force Microscopy: Recent Advances and Applications. MRS Online Proceedings Library 355, 311–322 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-355-311

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