| Abstract: | The magnetic domain structure of cobalt monocrystal is observed by means of a scanning electron microscope (SEM). It is revealed by the so-called type-I magnetic contrast 1]. The dependence of magnetic domain width on the specimen is thickness is investigated and discussed. Digital image processing (image restoration, enhancement and analysis) is used on the images obtained directly from the SEM. The main reasons for the application of digital image processing are: poor resolution of type-I magnetic contrast due to the diffuseness of the leakage magnetic fields above the specimen surface, and complex character of magnetic domains. The resolution limit of type-I magnetic contrast in cobalt monocrystal is evaluated. Statistical distributions of magnetic domain width are also calculated and presented. |
