Resonant magnetic scattering of polarized soft X-rays

Resonant elastic scattering of polarized X-rays is a powerful technique for the study of the magnetic properties of solids. Its recent extension to th e soft X-ray energy range has been driven by applications in the field of a rtificially structured magnetic devices, like multilayers and superlattices . This article reviews recent elastic scattering experiments using synchrot ron radiation, performed at the 2p core resonances of transition metals in solids, thin films and ordered multilayers.