Open AccessA high resolution magneto-optical system for imaging of individual magnetic flux quanta
Author(s) -
Daniel Golubchik,
E. Polturak,
G. Koren,
S. G. Lipson
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.17.016160
Subject(s) - optics , resolution (logic) , image resolution , magnetic flux , flux (metallurgy) , magneto optical , physics , magneto , magnetic field , materials science , magnet , quantum mechanics , artificial intelligence , computer science , metallurgy
A high-resolution magneto-optical imaging system is described. In this system magneto-optical Kerr effect is utilized for resolving individual flux quanta in a type II superconductor. Using an ultra thin EuSe indicator a spatial resolution of 0.8 microm is achieved.