Published April 15, 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Inelastic spin-exchange scattering of electrons from paramagnetic metals

  • 1. The Rice Quantum Institute, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, Texas 77251-1892 (USA)
  • 2. Department of Physics, Rice University, Houston, TX (USA)

Description

Spin-polarized electron-energy-loss spectra have been obtained from Cu(100) and Mo(110) surfaces by use of a polarized primary beam coupled with energy-resolved spin analysis of the scattered electrons. The data reveal strong evidence for inelastic spin-exchange scattering. In particular, a prominent polarization-loss feature evident in the Mo(110) data correlates with the joint density of states available for electron-hole pair excitation. Exchange scattering is observed to decrease rapidly with increasing primary beam energy

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
12
Series
Phys. Rev., B: Condens. Matter.
Journal Page Range
8122-8126
ISSN
0163-1829
CODEN
PRBMD