Abstract

A near-field scanning microwave microscope (NSMM) incorporating an atomic force microscope (AFM) probe tip was used for the direct imaging of magnetic domains of a hard disk under an external magnetic field. We directly imaged the magnetic domain changes by measuring the change of reflection coefficient S 11 of the NSMM at an operating frequency near 4.4 GHz. Comparison was made to the magnetic force microscope (MFM) image. Using the AFM probe tip coupled to the tuning fork distance control system enabled nano-spatial resolution. The NSMM incorporating an AFM tip offers a reliable means for quantitative measurement of magnetic domains with nano-scale resolution and high sensitivity.

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