Slow atom scattering from magnetic media

The use of magnetic field gradients to manipulate atomic motion has a long history, using a variety of field sources: permanent- and electro-magnet, time- and space-dependent, on macro- and micro-scopic scales. We use a curved sub-micron patterned permanent magnet made from recording media to scatter slow atoms arriving at near normal incidence. The atomic waves are expected to be both diffracted and focused. A cloud of Rb atoms from a MOT is released to fall $\sim$10cm to the magnetic surface and the atoms are probed with laser light after the interaction. Preliminary measurements of the scattered atoms will be presented.