From polarized neutron reflection experiments on a thin Co layer on glass at various applied fields it is shown beyond doubt that neutron spin-flip reflection in an applied magnetic field is non-specular in agreement with theory. It is shown that the deviations from the specular position at moderate fields is very substantial for wavelengths larger than a few tenths of a nm. The advantages of a curved stacked-mirror polarization analyzer, which recently has been installed on ROG at IRI, are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)157-162
Number of pages6
JournalPhysica B: Condensed Matter
Volume248
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Jun 1998

    Research areas

  • Non-collinear magnetic layer, Polarized neutrons, Reflectometry, Thin films

    Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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