Observation of magnetic domain wall movements by X-ray topography using synchrotron radiation

Antiferromagnetic domain wall movements in KNiF₃ have been observed directly by X-ray topography using synchrotron radiation. Topographs were taken in fields up to 1.3 T at a temperature of 77 K. In contrast to X-ray topography using conventional sources, the apparatus is simple and it is possible to obtain good resolution topographs despite the geometrical limitations imposed by the cryostat and electromagnet. Exposure times were typically 8 seconds when recording on Ilford L4 Nuclear Emulsion plates.