Magneto-optic Kerr effect
= Magneto-optic Kerr effect
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The Magneto-Optic Kerr Effect (MOKE) is a phenomenon that describes the interaction between light and magnetized materials. It occurs when polarized light reflects off or transmits through a magnetized surface, leading to a change in the polarization state of the light. This effect is typically observed in ferromagnetic materials and is named after the physicist Johannes Peter Gregor Mendel (Kerr).