title: Switching through intermediate states seen in a single nickel nanorod by cantilever magnetometry.
abstract: In-plane to out-of-plane magnetization switching in a single nickel nanorod affixed to an attonewton-sensitivity cantilever was studied at cryogenic temperatures. We observe multiple sharp, simultaneous transitions in cantilever frequency, dissipation, and frequency jitter associated with magnetic switching through distinct intermediate states. These findings suggest a new route for detecting magnetic fields at the nanoscale.
authors.forename: Sanggap
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Eric W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Steven A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Hickman
authors.forename: Jonilyn G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Longenecker
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Marohn