The static and dynamic magnetic properties of samples consisting of two soft magnetic layers with in-plane easy axes at right angles are studied by micromagnetics and experiments. A one-dimensional micromagnetic model is developed, and solved quasianalytically for statics and dynamics. In particular, it is shown that the magnetic permeability arises from a set of eigenmodes, each with a macrospin ͑or gyromagnetic͒ response, that are excited differently depending on ac field orientation. Experiments ͑magnetization curves, permeability under field and in several directions͒ on cobalt-based amorphous alloy bilayers are well reproduced by the model with a single set of parameters. Such samples are therefore model one-dimensional nonuniform magnetic systems, simple yet with a rich behavior, for statics and dynamics.
An experimental method is presented which allows to probe the shape of a magnetic domain wall. The method is based on the precession of the spin of neutrons traveling across the domain wall structure. This technique is experimentally demonstrated on a planar (half) Bloch wall created within the thickness of a soft magnetic film with in-plane crossed anisotropies.
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