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A new method of producing regular arrays of submicronic semi-infinite wires
is briefly described here. The technique is based on the multiple extrusio
n of composite wires, known as the bronze route, generally used for the pre
paration of superconducting wires. This method has been applied to the prep
aration of ferromagnetic wires (Fe, Ni) embedded in a Cu matrix. Using this
technique wires diameters can be continuously varied between 1 mm and 10 n
m. A clear shape induced anisotropy field is observed, associated for small
diameters to coercive forces as high as 400 Oe in the case of Fe. The magn
etization processes are described in the framework of the classical microma
gnetic theory of magnetization reversal. (C) 1999 American Institute of Phy
sics. [S0021-8979(99)66008-X].