In this paper we report new results obtained using a novel scanning magneti
c microscope. In particular, we demonstrate the use of this system to revea
l, in two dimensions and at high resolution, the information recorded on a
standard ferric magnetic tape. Results are presented for an audio frequency
signal, individual bits of data and a credit card 'bar-code' pattern. (C)
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