Cluster analysis of an Ising–Preisach interacting particle system

The paper deals with the analysis of clusters' size in diverse magnetization states of a system of ferromagnetic particles organized in a perfect 2D array with all the anisotropy axes perpendicular to the plane (perpendicular medium) following the evolution of the clusters in correlation with various parameters like applied field or interaction strength. We present numerical simulations for a two-level Ising-type model each magnetic entity being characterized by a Stoner–Wohlfarth nonlinear energy barrier and a rectangular hysteresis loop (Ising–Preisach hysteron). In the simulations we took into account, the long-range inter-particle magnetostatic interactions in an attempt to mimic as accurately as possible with a still simple model, materials like Bit-Patterned media that are now considered as good candidates for the magnetic memories of the future.